The excitement surrounding Lotto continues to build as the Powerball jackpot remains unclaimed, now skyrocketing to an impressive $26 million ahead of Saturday night’s draw. The latest draw results include the numbers: 18, 40, 17, 5, 11, with the bonus ball being 19 and the Powerball numbered 4.
Big Wins Across the Board
In addition to the Powerball windfall, one lucky player has hit the jackpot in the Strike Four game, taking home a staggering $800,000. This winning ticket was purchased at Island Bay Video in Wellington, marking a significant win for the local community.
Meanwhile, two additional Lotto players from Auckland and Gisborne are celebrating after each winning $500,000 with the Lotto First Division. The winning tickets, which led to their fortunes, were sold at Lytton West Post & Lotto in Gisborne and through MyLotto to a player in Auckland.
A Million-Dollar Year
This latest draw comes more than two months after a historic win in which a lucky Auckland player walked away with $44 million, solidifying their spot as one of the biggest single winners in Lotto’s history in New Zealand. This incredible total, purchased via MyLotto, included a one-fifteenth share of the Division One prize.
Earlier this year, a record-breaking $50 million Powerball jackpot was also created, split among seven fortunate individuals, each claiming around $7.1 million. While most winners came forward quickly, one took until July to finally claim their share, showing just how life-changing these wins can be.
How to Check Winning Numbers
For those eager to see if they’ve won, ticket holders who purchased via MyLotto can quickly check their results. Prizes of $1,000 or less are credited automatically to their accounts. For prizes exceeding $1,000, players need to complete an online form to claim their winnings.
The results are broadcast live on TVNZ 1 following the draws, which occur every Wednesday and Saturday. Additionally, information can be easily accessed through the MyLotto app, available online at www.mylotto.co.nz, at Lotto NZ retailers, and on third-party news outlets such as nzherald.co.nz.
The Quest for the Powerball
To claim the Powerball jackpot, players must correctly guess all six Lotto numbers along with the Powerball number. Should the jackpot go unclaimed this evening, it will roll over until it is won—or until it reaches the must-be-won limit. In the event that multiple winners emerge, the jackpot will be equally divided among all the successful tickets.
This year alone, 16 lucky individuals have become multimillionaires thanks to Lotto, proving that fortune truly favors the bold. For those hoping to strike it rich, make sure to tune in for the live draws, and who knows—you might just be the next big winner!