A recent Lotto draw has left a Tauranga resident and two Auckland players basking in newfound riches, each winning an impressive $333,333 in Lotto’s First Division. The fortunate Tauranga ticket was purchased through MyLotto, while the lucky Auckland tickets were sold at Raines Avenue and other locations in the city.
Major Wins Across the Region
According to Lotto NZ, the excitement doesn’t stop there. Eighteen players, including two from the Bay of Plenty, also claimed victory in Lotto’s Second Division, with each walking away with $25,722. One standout was a MyLotto player from Kawerau, who boosted their total to $36,836 by sharing in the Powerball Second Division prize.
Powerball and Strike Wins
The winning Powerball Second Division tickets were sold at Sunny Dairy Superette and Mountain Road Pricecutter in Auckland. The winning numbers from the August 3 draw were: 1, 17, 19, 27, 28, 29, with the bonus ball being 24, and the Powerball number as 1.
In a separate triumph, two lucky individuals from Canterbury, residing in Waimate and Selwyn, claimed $250,000 by winning with their Strike Four numbers: 17, 28, 29, and 27, also purchased through MyLotto.
Upcoming Draws and Reminders
The recent Lotto excitement included a $33 million Powerball jackpot that remained unclaimed last Saturday night, rolling over to Wednesday when a staggering $38 million will be up for grabs. Players are encouraged to check their Lotto and Powerball tickets, either in-store, online, or via the MyLotto app, to ensure they don’t miss out on potential winnings.
Stay tuned for more Lotto news and updates as these incredible stories of luck and fortune continue to unfold.