Gold Coast Man in His 60s Wins $46,000 AUD in USA Power Lotto — Just One Number Shy of the Billion-Dollar Jackpot!

A Gold Coast man in his 60s is celebrating an impressive win after claiming $46,000 AUD in Division 3 of USA Power Lotto, falling just one number short of the massive $1.3 billion AUD jackpot. Matching four main numbers plus the Powerball, he secured a division 3 payout that packs a serious punch.

A Well-Timed Phone Call Twist

In a twist that made the win even sweeter, the lucky winner had just finished a phone call with a friend inviting him to spend Christmas on the Sunshine Coast. Laughing, he politely declined, joking, “I’ll come if I win the lotto.”

Low and behold, moments after hanging up, his phone rang again — this time with Rachel, Head of Customer Support at The Lottery Office, on the line. She delivered the news he never expected to hear so soon: he had won Division 3.

The timing stunned him, and it didn’t take long for the news to ripple through the family. His kids are now busy trying to convince him to take everyone on a nostalgic trip overseas to watch live basketball — a special memory they experienced only once, which sparked a shared passion for the sport that lives on today.

Despite narrowly missing the billion-dollar prize, he remained grateful and upbeat, simply delighted to have secured such a substantial amount. Matching four main numbers plus the Powerball, he landed a division 3 payout that still offers a meaningful lift — especially with the new year around the corner.

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Looking Ahead with Optimism

He plans to put the winnings to good use, supporting both his personal commitments and the ongoing growth of his business.

The Lottery Office congratulates the lucky Gold Coaster on his remarkable win and wishes him continued success. With luck like this, anything could happen next draw.

Lucky Time of Year

With Christmas just around the corner, a win would provide the ultimate present! So why not browse our lotteries and take your chance to join our growing list of lucky winners.

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