It will be a night to remember for two Auckland players after each secured $12.75 million with Powerball First Division in the latest live Lotto draw. The winning tickets were purchased through MyLotto, delivering a combined windfall that continues a strong run of major prizes in 2026.
Each prize includes $12.5 million from Powerball First Division, along with $250,000 from Lotto First Division. These latest wins mark the seventh and eighth Powerball multi-millionaires of the year. The result follows closely behind another Auckland winner who took home $4.5 million just over a month ago and later revealed plans to buy a family home.
The draw also delivered strong results beyond the top prize. Two additional Lotto players each won $250,000 with Lotto First Division. Their tickets were sold at New World Broadway in Palmerston North and via MyLotto to a player based in Canterbury.
Strike Four created further excitement, with two players each winning $200,000. The successful tickets were sold at Dominion Superette in Auckland and Kaimanawa Store in Palmerston North.
Players who purchased tickets from any of the winning outlets, or online through MyLotto, are encouraged to check their numbers as soon as possible. Tickets can be verified in-store, online, or through the MyLotto app. Prize winners can also contact Lotto NZ directly to confirm the best way to claim their winnings.
The night extended its impact across the country with 28 Lotto Second Division winners, each receiving $13,923. Among them, four players also secured Powerball Second Division, increasing their total winnings to $20,746. These Powerball Second Division tickets were sold via MyLotto to players in Waikato, Taranaki, West Coast, and Ashburton.
Second Division winning tickets were distributed widely, including locations such as Whangarei, Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin. Multiple MyLotto entries accounted for a significant portion of the winners, highlighting the growing role of online participation.
As excitement builds around this latest draw, Lotto NZ continues to remind players to check their tickets promptly and claim prizes through official channels.