The new year has delivered a life-changing windfall for one fortunate West Australian, who is now $10 million richer after Thursday night's Powerball draw.
A Fantastic Start to the Year for WA
On Thursday, 8 January 2026, the pockets of a mystery West Aussie were significantly heavier after their ticket secured a massive $10 million slice of the $20 million Powerball jackpot. The win marks a spectacular beginning to the lottery year for the state, with the lucky local being one of only two division one winners across the entire country, the other residing in Victoria.
Lotterywest spokesperson Zoe Wender described the division one victory as "fantastic", especially coming so early in the year. "What an incredible start to the year for WA Powerball players," Ms Wender said. She contrasted this early success with the four division one wins celebrated in Western Australia throughout all of 2025, which saw players share in $125 million in top-tier prizes.
Multiple Winners Across the State
The luck wasn't confined to the top prize alone. The draw proved lucrative for several other West Australian participants. A total of 19 locals won division two, each taking home a tidy sum of $11,605.45. Furthermore, another four WA entrants snagged division three prizes, each claiming $12,492.35.
Ms Wender expressed excitement about the latest winner, stating, "We can't wait to welcome tonight's winner into the Lotterywest Winners Room." The win occurred in Powerball's second draw of 2026, draw number #1547.
The Winning Numbers
Players across Western Australia are being urged to double-check their tickets. The winning numbers for the life-changing draw were: 16, 25, 17, 15, 27, 7, and 26. The all-important Powerball number was 9.
This major win continues a streak of good fortune for Lotterywest players, following recent stories like the WA Lotto player who rang in the New Year $1 million richer. It serves as a powerful reminder for all ticket holders to check their numbers, as the next multi-millionaire could be anyone.
