A lucky Powerball player from Auckland will be starting the month on a high after winning $8.5 million with Powerball First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw.
The winning ticket was sold on MyLotto to a player from Auckland.
The prize is made up of $8 million from Powerball First Division and $500,000 from Lotto First Division.
Tonight’s winner is the third Powerball multi-millionaire of 2023, and the win comes just two weeks after a $4.3 million Powerball prize was won by an Auckland woman. The $4.3 million winner is looking forward to supporting local charities with her win.
One other lucky Lotto player will also be celebrating after winning $500,000 with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The winning ticket was sold on MyLotto to a player from Southland.
Meanwhile, two lucky Strike players will also be celebrating after each winning $400,000 with Strike Four. The winning Strike tickets were sold at Neelam Superette and Lotto in Auckland, and at Pak N Save Hastings in Hastings.
Anyone who bought their ticket from any of the above stores or on MyLotto should check their ticket as soon as possible in-store, on MyLotto, or through the MyLotto App.
Players can phone Lotto NZ on 0800 695 6886 if they want to enquire about the best way to claim a prize.