Dunedin Couple's Christmas BBQ Surprise: $8.35 Million Powerball Win!

An early Christmas celebration took a magical turn for a Dunedin couple who struck gold with an $8.35 million Powerball win.

Opting to keep their identities private, the couple checked their lotto tickets during a festive BBQ with friends and family.

"We got our MyLotto Apps out and checked, and our friends all joked they’d have to go to work on Monday," shared the man. However, their casual check turned into sheer astonishment when they discovered they were Major Prize Winners.

"We pressed the button to claim, and all of a sudden, we saw all these zeros!" exclaimed the man. The couple checked multiple times to confirm the substantial win, and even their family was taken aback. "My sister thought we’d won $8.25," added the woman.

The lucky duo, the eighteenth winners of the 2023 Powerball First Division, plan to continue working as they genuinely enjoy their jobs. However, the windfall will allow them to tick off items on their bucket list and make life more comfortable. Traveling overseas and supporting family and friends are also on their agenda.

The winning ticket was purchased on MyLotto for the draw on Saturday, December 9, adding a memorable twist to their Christmas festivities.