A fortunate Powerball player from Carterton has hit the jackpot, securing a life-altering $30.16 million in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The massive prize, purchased via MyLotto, includes $30 million from Powerball First Division and an additional $166,667 from Lotto First Division.
This windfall marks the fourth Powerball multi-millionaire of the year and arrives just over a month following a $12.3 million win by an Otago couple. These new millionaires expressed their joy, stating the win allows them to achieve their lifelong dreams.
In addition to the main prize, five other participants each claimed $166,667 in Lotto First Division tonight. These tickets were sold at various locations including Waimauku Minimart, Pacific Superette in Auckland, and Pak N Save Ormiston, with two more winners from Waikato on MyLotto.
Twenty-six lucky Lotto players will be enjoying a boost to their bank account after each winning $21,080 with Lotto Second Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. Including Invercargill following a similar amount on 7th April. Related: Another Lotto Win For Invercargill
Four lucky players also won Powerball Second Division, taking their total winnings to $30,890.
The winning Powerball Second Division tickets were sold at Mobil Constellation Drive in Auckland, Woolworths Timaru North in Timaru, and on MyLotto to players from Gisborne and Wellington.
The winning Second Division tickets were sold at the following stores:
The excitement continues as Strike Four has rolled over, promising a potential $800,000 prize on Wednesday.