Summary
- A couple in Victoria is celebrating a life-changing win as they claim one of only four division one prizes from Powerball's draw 1529.
- The couple celebrated an astounding AU$20 million win, a prize that transformed their lives forever.
- A few days slipped by after the Powerball drawing, and there it was: the winning ticket casually displayed on the couple's fridge. Only when they finally checked it did they realize they had struck gold.
For several days, an Australian couple in Brighton unknowingly held a winning lottery ticket worth millions. Then, on a Tuesday, their reality shifted dramatically. The Lott confirmed that this immensely lucky pair had hit the jackpot with a staggering AU$20 million ($13.2 million) from the latest Powerball draw.
Draw 1529 produces a total of four division one winning entries
In a thrilling turn of events, a pair of lucky grandparents have emerged as one of the four division one winners in Powerball's draw 1529, held on Thursday, September 4, 2025. That night, the winning numbers drawn were 9, 22, 23, 3, 13, 28, and 32, with the powerful Powerball number 9 sealing their fate. These wonderful grandparents are one of just two winners from Victoria, with the other winning tickets being claimed in Western Australia and Queensland. Their golden ticket was purchased at the East Brighton Newsagency on 613 Hampton Street, Brighton, bringing them the incredible fortune of AU$20 million or approximately $13.2 million. It's a dream come true for this fortunate couple, as they now have a dazzling future to look forward to.
The winning couple used the game's QuickPick option for a random combination of numbers
In a twist of fate that still leaves them in awe, a Brighton couple’s winning lottery ticket quietly sat on their fridge for days, completely unnoticed. The Lott, unable to reach out because the couple hadn’t registered their entry with The Lott Members Club, could only wait for them to discover their incredible good fortune. When the call finally came, the wife was breathless with astonishment: “That’s insane! I’m in shock! This is unbelievable. We had no idea that the key to a new life was just hanging on our fridge all this time. As she chuckled in disbelief, the lucky winner explained, We’ve been so busy, it just slipped our mind to check. Oh wow. It was simply a QuickPick, yet there’s my lucky number and some family birthdays and anniversaries. It was meant to be!" The elated grandparents confessed that embracing the reality of such a transformative win was taking time. They've played the lottery for years, though ticket purchases were sporadic at best. With the enormity of their newfound wealth gradually setting in, the wife mused about her shifting dreams and uncertain plans of whether to retire or continue working. When asked how they planned to use their unexpected fortune, the couple revealed their hearts: they would share the jackpot with their beloved family. “We’ve worked hard all our lives. Now, we’ll take care of our children and grandchildren and finally buy that little house we’ve dreamed of,” she added with gratitude shining through her words.
