A Queensland retiree is celebrating after scooping $60 million in Thursday’s Powerball draw.
The Bribie Island man was the sole winner in last night’s draw and was just about to go to sleep when he received a life-changing phone call from The Lott officials.
“Oh wow! You’re kidding. No way. It’s after 9pm but this calls for a bottle of champagne!”
“Is that real? I can’t stop laughing. Holy s***! I’ve won $60 million?!”
“This is really strange but a few months back, I had a vivid dream that I had gone into a lottery draw with a mate, and that our entry had won $40 million.
“Ever since then, our friend has bought a ticket when the draw is over $40 million.
The man admitted he almost forgot to buy a ticket, and only remembered while enjoying a cuppa on his deck earlier in the day.
The lucky winner says he plans to use his newfound fortune to help out friends and family.
“I’ve got kids that I can help and plenty of friends doing it tough.
“My mum also used to have this vintage car that she loved to bits. She had to sell it one day and she cried all the way home.”
“I think I’m going to keep the tradition going by buying the same model again. It’s something that I’ve always wanted to do!”
The man’s win comes after a Sydney woman took out the entire $100 million Oz Lotto jackpot on Tuesday night.
