NSW Man Becomes First-Ever FutureBall Millionaire
For a 25-year-old NSW data science student, one ordinary evening turned into an unforgettable moment after becoming the first-ever winner of Australia’s newest lottery, FutureBall.
Even more unbelievable?
It was his very first time playing that lottery after only signing up with The Lottery Office last month! After seeing an online ad promoting Australia’s “most winnable million-dollar lottery” ^, he took his chance and the rest is history as they say.
A First-Time Player with Beginner’s Luck
Matching all six main numbers plus the FutureBall number, made him the sole Division 1 winner and officially the first person ever to win FutureBall’s $1 million top prize and with no taxes applicable, he’ll take home the lot.
Disbelief and Shock
On hearing the news, the luck winner was overwhelmed with shock
“Oh my god, really?! Oh my goodness! Am I the only one to win that prize?!” he said.
“When I think about my future now, I feel grateful and relieved” he said.
Despite the win, he plans to finish his degree using the money to help cover education costs, support his family, and provide long-term financial stability.
How FutureBall Works
Unlike traditional lotteries where jackpots can be split between multiple winners, FutureBall uses a unique system whereby each of the possible combinations of the lottery numbers can only be sold once per draw, meaning if your numbers are drawn, you are guaranteed to be the only Division 1 winner.
To play FutureBall, players select:
- 6 main numbers from 34
- 1 FutureBall number from 3
FutureBall draws take place twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays, with entries costing 95 cents per game and a minimum purchase of five games.
Australia’s Newest Lottery Creates Buzz
FutureBall officially launched in Australia in on 21st April 2026 and has already generated major attention for its unique “single winner” structure and million-dollar top prize.
Operated by The Lottery Office, FutureBall is licensed and regulated by the Northern Territory Government.
The Lottery Office Chief Executive Officer, Jaclyn Wood, spoke of the thrill in celebrating the game’s first millionaire,
“FutureBall was created to rethink the traditional lottery experience and give Australians better first division odds at a genuinely life-changing prize,” Ms Wood said.
…and it seems that is exactly what has happened.
^1 in 4,034,712 chance of winning the AU$1 million FutureBall division 1 prize. Based on a comparison of odds for the FutureBall division 1 prize versus winning the division 1 prize of other leading nationally available Australian lotteries, as of April 2026. Minimum spend $4.75.
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