The excitement around Lotto continues to build as tonight’s Powerball draw saw the $26 million prize remain unclaimed. The winning numbers drawn were 14, 38, 34, 1, 10, and 12, with the bonus ball being 30 and the Powerball number as 8. As a result of this rollover, the top prize has now increased to an impressive $30 million for the next draw, set to take place on Wednesday night.
Success Stories from Tonight’s Draw
While the Powerball jackpot went unclaimed, three lucky players can celebrate after winning First Division prizes of $333,333 each. The fortunate winners hail from Whangārei, Auckland, and Ashburton, marking a significant boost to their finances this week.
A Life-Changing Win for a Hastings Family
Adding to the Lotto excitement, a family from Hastings recently experienced an unexpected windfall thanks to a $1 million win from a bonus ticket. The family, known for playing the lottery with their special numbers through a subscription, was shocked to find out that their win came from a bonus ticket purchased for the July 10 draw. They had planned to use the ticket for the Saturday, July 13, draw instead.
The matriarch of the family expressed their disbelief, stating, “Can you believe it – it wasn’t even our own numbers that we won with – it was the bonus ticket from Wednesday night.” Their prior win of $24 had set a modest precedent, making the $1 million gain all the more astounding. This newfound wealth promises to be transformative for the hardworking family, who described their lifestyle as simple but fulfilling.
Recent Powerball History
The last time the Lotto Powerball jackpot was won was on June 19 when a player from Taranaki claimed a prize of $5.5 million. This individual became the 13th Powerball multi-millionaire of 2024. A few weeks earlier, seven lucky players shared an incredible $50 million jackpot, with each of them pocketing $7.18 million. Among those winners was an Auckland resident who admitted to having purchased only a handful of tickets throughout their life. Another winner humorously noted spending time googling “what to do when you’ve won the lotto” in the wake of their good fortune.
With the Powerball now set to roll over to an exciting $30 million, the anticipation for Wednesday night’s draw is palpable as players across the nation prepare for their chance at life-changing winnings.