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A lucky player from Christchurch will be planning an epic celebration after winning $20.2 million with Powerball First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw.
The total prize of $20.2 million is made up of $20 million from Powerball First Division and $200,000 from Lotto First Division.
The winning ticket was sold at Hornby Mall Lotto in Christchurch.
Tonight’s Powerball win is the first for 2018 and the fourth largest prize ever won in the South Island. This win follows on from 19 Powerball wins last year.
Meanwhile, four other lucky Lotto players from Mangawhai, Auckland and Nelson will also be celebrating after winning $200,000 with Lotto First Division. The winning Lotto tickets were sold at Molesworth Four Square in Mangawhai, Botany Junction Four Square in Auckland, Richmond Night n Day in Nelson and on MyLotto to a player from Auckland.
Strike Four has rolled over tonight and will be $400,000 on Wednesday night.
Anyone who bought their ticket from any of the above winning locations should write their name on the back of the ticket and check it immediately at any Lotto outlet, online at mylotto.co.nz or through the Lotto NZ App.
Players can phone Lotto on 0800 695 6886 if they want to enquire about the best way to claim a prize.