A fortunate player from Waikato has hit the jackpot in the most recent Lotto draw. The lucky winner, who purchased their ticket online via MyLotto, was among 10 players who clinched the second division victory, each taking home a tidy sum of $33,252. Other winners hailed from various locations, including Auckland, Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt, Wellington, Manawatū, and Horowhenua.
Big Wins and Rollover Information
In a thrilling turn of events, the first division of Lotto saw two players from Auckland and Tauranga each secure an impressive win of $500,000. The winning tickets were sold at Skyblue Superette in Auckland and online through MyLotto for the Tauranga winner. This draw did not see a Powerball winner, resulting in a rollover for Saturday night’s draw, where the jackpot is set to reach a staggering $26 million. Additionally, the Strike Four game also rolled over, now offering a $500,000 prize for Saturday evening.
Winning Numbers and Recent Draws
The winning numbers for Wednesday’s draw No. 2397 were 1, 11, 18, 29, 31, 38, with a Bonus number of 24 and Powerball 10. The Strike numbers were 38, 29, 1, 18. Waikato players have been experiencing a stroke of luck recently with the Saturday night draw yielding more victories. Four players from the area won over $20,000, with one player from Taupō claiming nearly $50,000 after purchasing their ticket online through MyLotto, totaling $49,073 with second division Powerball.
Reinforcing Waikato’s Lotto Luck
Additional winners from the Waikato region included MyLotto players from Hamilton and other parts of Waikato, as well as a player who snagged their ticket from Flickers in Tokoroa. This brings the total to 17 second division winners, each receiving $22,317. Just last week, three Waikato Lotto players celebrated wins after Wednesday night’s draw, being among 15 second division winners and pocketing $19,374 each. Their winning tickets were purchased at various outlets, including Pak N Save Thames, Dinsdale Lotto & Stationery, and online.
Recent Powerball Draws and Future Prospects
In a remarkable month, seven lucky Kiwi players shared the top prize in last month’s $50 million Powerball draw, each taking home $7.2 million in a must-be-won draw that took place on June 8. Since that time, additional Powerball jackpots include a $4.5 million win by a MyLotto player in Waikato on June 12 and a $5.5 million win on June 19 for a ticket purchased in Waitara.
As the excitement builds for Saturday’s upcoming draw with massive jackpots on the line, players across New Zealand remain hopeful for their chance to strike it rich.