Overview
- The sole division one ticket matched the June 25 Powerball draw and was sold at Thistle Kiosk in Westfield Woden, with winning numbers 7, 29, 25, 18, 26, 23, 17 and Powerball 16.
- The winner did not realise he had won until almost two weeks later after seeing media reports about an unclaimed Canberra prize and then checking a ticket in his wallet.
- The Lott said it could not contact the holder because the physical ticket was not registered to a player card or online account, so officials had to wait for the winner to come forward.
- The unnamed Woden man told officials he is 'still in shock,' plans to continue working, and intends to save the $40 million to create generational wealth for his future children and grandchildren.
- Thistle Kiosk owner Rudy Lu noted the store has sold multiple division one tickets over past years, underscoring the role retailers and news coverage can play in locating unclaimed major prizes.