In an exciting turn of events, a lucky Lotto player from Rotorua has become nearly $40,000 richer after this weekend’s draw. The winning ticket was purchased at City Books & Lotto in Rotorua, earning the player a remarkable second division Powerball prize of $38,687, of which $21,735 was specifically from the second division win.
Multiple Winners Across New Zealand
This fortunate Rotorua player was among 12 second division winners nationwide, with fellow lucky ticket holders from locations such as Warkworth, Auckland, Huntly, Te Kuiti, Gisborne, Hastings, and Canterbury. Just last week, players from Rotorua and Tauranga shared in the excitement, winning a remarkable $1 million in a Saturday draw. The Bay of Plenty saw two of its tickets each net $166,667, bought at Pak’nSave Rotorua and online through MyLotto.
Big Wins in First Division
Wellington also saw a major winner, as a player there took home $1 million in the first division Lotto during Saturday night’s draw, with the winning ticket purchased at New World Wellington City. Notably, the Powerball jackpot has rolled over, now sitting at an impressive $8 million for Wednesday night, and the Strike Four game has rolled over to a substantial $1.1 million.
Auckland Couple Becomes Millionaires
In another remarkable story, a young couple from Auckland are now multi-millionaires after winning over $4 million in the Lotto Powerball jackpot this month. Their total win of $4.3 million was comprised of $4 million from Powerball’s first division and an additional $333,333 from Lotto’s first division. The couple, residing on the Hibiscus Coast, were overjoyed after checking their MyLotto ticket following a forgotten draw.
“We actually were just winding down to watch our program when I spotted the Powerball ad, and I realized Wednesday’s draw had already happened,” the man recounted. Once they checked their ticket, all five numbers turned blue, and the winning music played, causing sheer jubilation as he exclaimed, “It’s us! We’ve won!”
Plans for the Future
The couple shared the thrilling news with their parents, who were equally excited about the life-changing win. Celebrating the moment, they raised a toast with champagne and indulged in takeaways. “It’s funny, we’ve only ever bought a $20 bottle of Prosecco before, so it was a big deal to choose something special,” he joked.
Despite their monumental win feeling surreal, they are now looking forward to the possibilities ahead. “This win will allow us to pay off our mortgage and finish our home renovations. Plus, we’re definitely in the market for a new car, and it means we can visit our family overseas more often,” he enthusiastically shared.
With the future looking radiant and filled with hope, this couple’s story reminds everyone that dreams do come true, one ticket at a time!