Whitby woman claims $17.2 million Lotto Powerball prize

Thursday 29 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 29 May 2025, 2:02pm

An anonymous grandmother from Whitby has won a $17.2 million Powerball prize. She purchased the winning ticket at New World Whitby while on a walk with her grandson. The winner intends to use the funds to pay off mortgages and support future generations.

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1. StuffThu 29 May 2025, 1:44pm

   ‘Weight lifted’: Whitby woman claims life-changing $17.2m Lotto Powerball prize (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsThu 29 May 2025, 1:45pm

   Woman goes to work after 'life-changing' $17.2m Lotto win (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldThu 29 May 2025, 2:02pm

   Whitby woman wins $17.2m Powerball, credits grandson for lucky ticket (opens in new tab)