Lottery winner who won $65,000,000 has made one crucial mistake that could cost them entire fortune

Someone in Australia is holding a winning lottery ticket worth an incredible \$65 million, but they still haven’t come forward to claim the prize. The winning Powerball numbers were drawn last week on June 12, but despite the excitement, the massive jackpot remains unclaimed.

The winning ticket was sold at the Bondi Junction Newsagency & Internet Café in New South Wales. The catch? The person who bought the ticket didn’t register it, meaning lottery officials have no way of identifying or contacting them.

This situation has lottery officials on edge because registering your ticket is the only way The Lott  the organization that runs the lottery — can reach out directly to winners. When a ticket is unregistered, it’s up to the player to realize they’ve won and take the steps to claim their prize. If they don’t check their numbers or misplace the ticket, they could end up missing out entirely.

To make things even more dramatic, the odds of winning the Australian Powerball are incredibly slim — just one in 62 million. That makes this win a rare and life-changing moment. But now, a week has passed, and no one has stepped forward. The winner may not even know that they’re now a multi-millionaire.

The exact winning numbers from the June 12 draw were 28, 10, 3, 16, 31, 14, and 21, with the Powerball number being 6. With those numbers, the full \$100 million AUD prize (about \$65 million USD) was claimed by a single ticket. Yet without registration, the money is just sitting there, waiting for someone to come and collect it.

Khat McIntyre, spokesperson for The Lott, has been urging people to check their tickets and reminding players how important it is to register. Registering your ticket through The Lott Members Club ensures that if you win, officials can contact you directly. It also means your prize is protected even if the physical ticket is lost, stolen, or damaged. According to McIntyre, having your ticket registered gives you peace of mind and can make the process of claiming a big prize much smoother and safer.

She pointed out that this past week, one of the biggest questions Australians have been asking is, “Who won the \$100 million Powerball prize — and do they even know they’ve won?” It’s a question that remains unanswered. McIntyre explained that joining The Lott Members Club is free and easy. You can ask for help registering your ticket when you’re in-store or do it online or through The Lott app. She stressed that if you’re buying a lottery ticket that could potentially change your life, it only makes sense to take a minute to register it.

Despite the delay in claiming the prize, there is still time. In New South Wales, lottery winners have six years to come forward and claim their winnings. But officials are eager to get in touch with the winner sooner. If everything checks out, the \$65 million could be deposited into their bank account by Friday, June 27, 2025 — just in time to end the financial year in spectacular fashion.

McIntyre also gave a clear piece of advice: if you think you might be holding the winning ticket, call The Lott as soon as possible at 131 868. It could be the call that changes your life forever.

Right now, someone out there may be going about their normal day, completely unaware that they are \$65 million richer. A simple check of their ticket could reveal the truth. It’s a powerful reminder for all lottery players: always check your numbers and always register your ticket. You never know — your life could change in an instant.