15 December 23

“Punch me so I know I’m not dreaming!”: Clarence Valley man stunned by $15 million Powerball payday

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  • A Clarence Valley man has had his workday upended by the revelation he’s now $15 million richer from last night’s Powerball draw.
  • The New South Wales player held one of the two division one winning entries nationally in Powerball draw 1439 on Thursday 14 December 2023. Each division one winning entry scored $15 million.
  • The hardworking winner shared he looked forward to using his prize to enjoy an early retirement and spend more time with his family.
  • His winning PowerHit QuickPick entry was purchased online at thelott.com – the official home of Australia’s lotteries.

By Anna Hobdell

Updated 15 December 2023 - 8:12 am,

first published at 15 December 2023 - 8:12 am

A Clarence Valley man has had his workday upended by the revelation he’s now $15 million richer from last night’s Powerball draw.

The New South Wales player held one of the two division one winning entries nationally in Powerball draw 1439 on Thursday 14 December 2023. Each division one winning entry scored $15 million.

In addition to winning division one, the winner’s PowerHit QuickPick entry also scored division two 19 times, bolstering his total windfall to $15,418,148.20.

“Holey moly!” the man exclaimed when an official from The Lott confirmed his prize.

“I have a subscription into Powerball so I don’t miss getting a ticket into every draw! I’m so glad I did now!

“This is unbelievable!

“You’ve made my life.

“Oh man! If you could reach through the phone and punch me so I know I’m not dreaming, that would be great.

“Mate, I’m going to retire. I’ve been working hard, and I want to spend more time with the family.

“This is going to set my family up for the future.

“I’ve got to try and concentrate at work today, but I don’t know how!”

The man’s winning PowerHit QuickPick entry was purchased online at thelott.com – the official home of Australia’s lotteries.

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