Santa has slipped down the chimney a little early for five Lotto players who have each won $200,000 with Lotto First Division tonight.
The winning Lotto tickets were sold at Kaikohe Four Square in Kaikohe, Frankton Lotto & Stationery in Hamilton, Greenmeadows New World in Napier, Unichem Stortford Lodge Pharmacy in Hastings and New Brighton Lotto & Discounter in Christchurch.
Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over to Wednesday night, where the jackpot will be $5 million.
Meanwhile, Strike Four also rolled over and will be $500,000 on Wednesday.
Lotto New Zealand’s Christmas promotion is now on. All Lotto Triple Dip tickets bought between now and 7.30pm Saturday 31 December are in the draw to win 200 extra prizes, including $1 million cash, nine BMW X1 sDrive vehicles and 190 prizes of $10,000 cash for travel.
Anyone who bought their ticket from any of the above stores 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 ticket-checker app.