It was a night of jubilation for several Lotto players across New Zealand as the latest draw produced multiple winners. Among them, a fortunate individual from Dunedin claimed a staggering $200,000 with Lotto First Division, while residents of Milton celebrated their share of the luck with winnings of $23,695 in Lotto Second Division. Related: Southland Players Win Big with Lotto Over The Past Five Months (Updated)
The live Lotto draw held last night left Cambridge, New Plymouth, Christchurch, and Dunedin with much reason to celebrate. Each of these cities saw one lucky player walk away with the grand prize of $200,000 in Lotto First Division. The winning tickets were purchased at Robinson Street Superette in Cambridge, Burnside Dairy and Countdown The Palms in Christchurch, Musselburgh Food Centre in Dunedin, and online through MyLotto by a player from New Plymouth.
While Powerball remained elusive during the draw, the jackpot has now swelled to an impressive $30 million, making Saturday night’s draw one to eagerly anticipate for hopeful players.
In a separate announcement, the Strike Must Be Won draw failed to produce a jackpot winner, causing the prize money to roll down to Strike Three. A total of 185 fortunate players will share the jackpot, with each receiving $5,984. The winning stores and their respective locations will be disclosed on MyLotto this Thursday.
To ensure smooth participation in upcoming draws, Lotto NZ advises players to purchase their tickets well in advance, either before the draw day or early on Saturday. This strategy aims to avoid the busiest times both in-store and online, ensuring a hassle-free experience.
Lotto NZ encourages its customers to play responsibly while nurturing their dreams. Although high jackpots can be exhilarating, it’s important to remember that a single ticket holds the potential to transform one’s life.
In a parallel stroke of fortune, eighteen Lotto players will be reveling in a midweek windfall after each scooping $23,695 in Lotto Second Division. Additionally, three lucky players secured Powerball Second Division, boosting their collective winnings to an impressive $33,873.
The winning Powerball Second Division tickets were purchased at Onehunga Mall Superette and Jyotis Dairy in Auckland, as well as Islington Superette in Christchurch.