The Australian suburbs home to the most lottery winners in 2023 have been revealed ahead of a massive $100m Powerball draw.
A lucky Lotto winner could wake up a multi-millionaire on Friday morning after the first big lottery jackpot of the year is drawn on Thursday, with sales closing at 7.30pm AEDT.
With just hours to go until the life-changing draw takes place, the Lott has reflected on some of the trends that emerged last year.
There were 500 division one winners over the last 12 months, each taking home a share of more than $1.52bn in prize money.
While each state delivered their fair share of winners, there were a couple of suburbs that were significantly luckier than others.
- In NSW, the postcode 2530 for Dapto and 2141 for Berala each sold four division one winning entries.
- In Queensland, the postcode 4211 for Nerang / Pacific Pines sold three division one winning entries.
- In Victoria, the postcodes 3000 for Melbourne, 3806 for Berwick, 3754 for Doreen/Mernda, and 3047 for Broadmeadows/Dallas each sold three division one winning entries.
- In the ACT, the postcode of 2912 for Gungahlin sold two of the Territory’s division one prizes.
- In Tasmania, the postcode 7018 for Howrah sold two division one winning entries.
- In South Australia, the postcode 5162 for Woodcroft and 5095 for Mawson Lakes each sold two division one winning entries.
- In Darwin, the postcode 0839 for Coolalinga delivered two of the Northern Territory’s division one prizes.
- In Western Australia, the postcode 6163 for Spearwood sold three division one winning entries.
The $100m Powerball draw scheduled for Thursday night will be the equal fifth-biggest jackpot in Australian lottery history and the biggest jackpot offered by any Australian lottery game in almost six months.
It comes after there were no division one winners for the past four Powerball draws.
The Lott spokesperson Matt Hart said up to half of Australian adults were expected to have an entry in this week’s draw in the hopes of taking home the first big draw of the year.
“If just one person scores the entire $100m prize on Thursday night, they’ll not only receive a substantial boost to their bank account but also share the crown of Australia’s second-biggest lottery winner ever,” he said.
“With many heading back to work after a summer break in recent weeks, the idea of winning this life-changing jackpot is sure to get Aussies dreaming big.”
Players have been urged to register their entry to a player card or online account to make it easier for Lott officials to contact them immediately after the draw with the life-changing news.