The search for the winner of a $55 million Powerball prize is over, with a large group of Queensland Department of Education workers sharing the cash.<\/p>\n
One of the lucky winners has already shared her surprise plans for her share of the prize pool.<\/p>\n
“I’ll be able to buy a house and get my teeth fixed – I’ll be able to afford braces,” the syndicate’s leader said.<\/p>\n
“For some they may retire, others will clear debts and pay off mortgages and others have told me they will help their family,” she told local media.<\/p>\n
“I’m sure there will be a few holidays as well.”<\/p>\n
Twenty-one workers from the state government department will each pocket $2.62 million after buying the winning ticket for Thursday night’s draw.<\/p>\n
Tatts Group confirmed the division one prize, the second largest in Powerball history, had been claimed and that it was a shared ticket purchased in Brisbane’s CBD.<\/p>\n
A further 11 people claimed the Division Two winning $120,000 – with three of those in WA.<\/p>\n
The winning numbers were 36, 8, 23, 39, 31, and 6 with the Powerball 15.<\/p>\n
\nTonight’s $55M Powerball has been won by one entry from Queensland. 36, 8, 23, 39, 31 and 6 plus the Powerball of 15 https:\/\/t.co\/5huf4qepM2<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Ctq5UbufFe<\/a><\/p>\n
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