Shop owner's 'big shock' after selling Gisborne's $28.5m golden ticket 05.09.2026

A lucky Gisborne Powerball player has won a staggering $28.5 million in last night's draw, with the winning ticket sold at Grant Bros Homeware & Gifts. The ticket secured $28 million from Powerball First Division and an additional $250,000 from Lotto First Division. Store owner Renee Grant told 1News that receiving the call about the win was a "big shock" and "unbelievable," emphasizing the phenomenal amount for the winner and the store's role in the sale. This marks the store's second Powerball First Division win, with the previous one occurring nearly a decade ago, though Grant admitted this latest win was "a bit of a step up."

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