The Lotto Powerball draw has concluded without a winner for its $38 million jackpot, leading to an impressive new total of $44 million for the upcoming Saturday draw. Participants are buzzing with excitement as the jackpot continues to grow, following several rounds without a winner.
Latest Draw Results
In the latest draw, the numbers were revealed as 40, 30, 29, 15, 31, and 13. The bonus ball was noted as 12, while the Powerball number was 3. Even though the grand jackpot remains unclaimed, five lucky players managed to win $200,000 each by sharing the first division prize, which totaled $1 million. Winning tickets for this division were sold at New World Stoke in Nelson and through MyLotto, benefiting players from Auckland and Westland.
Encouragement to Play Early
Lotto NZ is urging players to buy their tickets early, advising them to avoid last-minute rushes both in-store and online. “At all times, Lotto NZ encourages our customers to play a little, dream a lot. We know high jackpots can be exciting but remember – it takes only one ticket to win,” a Lotto spokesperson stated.
History of Rising Jackpots
The current jackpot has been on a roll since the last Powerball win, which occurred on June 19. With each draw passing without a winner, the jackpot grows larger, creating a thrilling environment for players hoping to strike it rich. If someone manages to guess the winning numbers come Saturday, they could join the 13 Powerball multimillionaires that have emerged in 2023 alone.
Recent Major Wins
Earlier this year, the biggest prize of $50 million was distributed on June 8 among seven winners, each taking home an average of $7.18 million. While several winners quickly claimed their prizes, one individual took seven weeks to come forward. The joy of winning has extended to families, with one child expressing happiness for their parents, who are now able to complete renovations on their home and plan an unforgettable overseas trip.
Claiming Prizes and Jackpot Rules
For players curious about their winnings, those who purchased tickets through MyLotto will immediately know if they’ve won, especially for prizes of $1,000 or less, which are credited directly to their account. Any winnings above this amount require filling out an online prize form. Those with physical tickets will need to visit a Lotto retailer to claim their prizes. To win the Powerball jackpot, players must match all six Lotto numbers along with the additional Powerball number. If the jackpot goes unclaimed this draw, it will roll over until someone wins it, with Lotto NZ records indicating the longest streak of unclaimed jackpots was 24 consecutive draws.
Stay tuned as the Lotto excitement builds leading up to Saturday’s draw. Who knows? The next big winner could be you!