This week has brought good fortune to Lotto players in Waikato and Coromandel, particularly in Hamilton and Whitianga. In the recent draw, both regions celebrated as players took home $18,771 each, winning in the second division of Lotto.
Winning Tickets Sold at Local Shops
The winning ticket for Hamilton was purchased at New World Hillcrest, while the ticket for Whitianga was sold at New World Whitianga. The excitement didn’t stop there; additional winners emerged from locations including Auckland, New Plymouth, Hawke’s Bay, Whanganui, Masterton, Lower Hutt, Wellington, Christchurch, and Mosgiel.
Powerball Rolls Over to Massive Jackpot
Additionally, a Waikato MyLotto player also found success, winning $29,595 in the second division Powerball over the weekend. Another player from Waikato and one from Thames each secured $17,433 in second division prizes.
Last week, two other noteworthy wins occurred: a player from Shop Rite Dairy in Hamilton and a Thames-Coromandel participant who played online via MyLotto, both collected $19,708 as part of a group of 19 second division winners.
First Division Winners Celebrate Big Prizes
In another exciting turn of events, four Lotto players from Drury, Lower Hutt, Wellington, and Ōamaru each claimed a remarkable $250,000 prize with first division Lotto in the same draw. The winning tickets were distributed across various locations, including Drury Lane Lotto Superette and Paper Plus Ōamaru.
Looking Ahead: $38 Million Powerball Jackpot
As Powerball did not hit in this latest draw, the jackpot will now roll over to Saturday night, with an enticing prize of $38 million up for grabs. This marks only the second instance this year where the Powerball prize has exceeded $30 million, promising an exciting weekend for Lotto enthusiasts.
Earlier this year, a lucky player from Carterton in the lower North Island scored the largest jackpot of 2024, highlighting the thrilling potential of Lotto draws. Other winners from this year include a Cantabrian who claimed $17.25 million and an Auckland couple who took home $12.2 million.
Meanwhile, Two Strike players from Upper Hutt and the West Coast celebrated wins of $150,000 each with Strike Four, contributing to the ongoing excitement surrounding Lotto results.