Lottery officials have spent nearly two weeks trying to locate a woman they informed was now $585,000 richer. Little did they know she left the country moments after being told the life-changing news.

The luckiest spots to snag a winning lotto ticket have been revealed ahead of the $60 million Powerball draw on Thursday. Entries for draw 1419 will close at 7.25pm AEST and the winning numbers will ...