In a thrilling turn of events last night, a fortunate Lotto player from Waikato found themselves more than $30,000 richer thanks to the latest draw. This MyLotto online player was among a total of 22 second division winners, which included two winners of the Powerball second division prize.
Big Wins for Waikato Players
The Powerball winners, one of whom hails from Auckland, claimed a substantial prize of $31,988. Other players in the second division each walked away with $17,979. Notably, two players from Hamilton also struck lucky in this draw—one purchased their ticket at New World Rototuna, while the other opted for the convenience of MyLotto’s online platform.
Just a weekend prior, a different Waikato MyLotto player was one of 15 second division winners who each snagged $27,216. This follows a series of good fortune for Waikato players who continue to show promise in recent lotteries. In last week’s Wednesday draw, another MyLotto participant from Waikato won an impressive $33,252 in the second division.
Additional Winners and Unclaimed Jackpots
The good news doesn’t stop there; in the previous weekend’s draw, a MyLotto player from Taupō walked away with a whopping $49,073, also in the second division Powerball. Other lucky winners that night included players from Hamilton and various locations in the Waikato region, alongside one ticket purchased at Flickers in Tokoroa, all winning $22,317 each.
Last night’s $30 million Powerball jackpot disappointingly went unclaimed, rolling over to Saturday’s draw where it has now increased to an enticing $33 million. The winning numbers drawn last night were: 8, 17, 25, 36, 33, and 31, with the bonus ball being 18 and Powerball clocking in at 4.
First Division Winners Reap Rewards
Furthermore, the excitement continued as two players hit the jackpot in Lotto’s first division, each winning $500,000. These winning tickets were bought via MyLotto by lucky players from Napier and Christchurch.
The upcoming Strike Four game has also rolled over, making for a tempting $500,000 prize this Saturday. The $33 million jackpot is set to be the second-largest total prize of the year, falling only slightly behind June’s remarkable $50 million draw, which was split among seven fortunate winners, each receiving $7.2 million.
As winners continue to emerge, stories of joy and transformation are surfacing. One family, whose parents were among the June winners, expressed their excitement over the newfound financial flexibility, allowing them to complete home renovations and indulge in long-desired travel plans.
The thrill of Lotto remains alive and well, with opportunities for players across the country to change their lives with just a ticket. As we look forward to the next draws, who will be the next big winner?