Tonight’s Powerball draw has ended without a winner, causing the jackpot to roll over to an impressive $23 million for the upcoming draw on Wednesday night. Despite the Powerball remaining elusive, luck was in the air for four players who each won $250,000 in Lotto’s First Division draw.
Details of the Winning Tickets
The winning tickets for the First Division were sold via MyLotto, with three players hailing from Auckland and one from Napier. In addition, a player from Auckland scored big with a Lotto Strike ticket, winning $500,000 with Strike Four. This highlights the ongoing excitement and opportunities available through Lotto draws in New Zealand.
Winning Numbers
Tonight’s draw produced the following winning numbers: 25, 30, 10, 4, 40, and 2, with the bonus number being 11 and the Powerball number 9. The Strike Four prize for tonight amounted to $500,000, adding to the thrill of the draw for participants.
Ensuring Smooth Operation Amid Global IT Issues
In light of recent global IT issues caused by a routine update from US cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike, there were concerns about potential disruptions. However, a spokesperson from Lotto confirmed to the Herald that the gaming system and retail system were not affected, ensuring that the draw went ahead as scheduled.
Celebrating Recent Winners
Just last month, seven fortunate Kiwis shared a record $50 million Powerball jackpot, each taking home an impressive $7.2 million in a must-be-won draw. Among those winners, one couple only recently discovered their stroke of luck. They admitted to not being regular players and often forget to check their tickets. After finding their winning ticket in a handbag, the husband used the MyLotto app, which revealed that they had won a major prize.
Winning Journey
The couple was overwhelmed with joy when they learned the extent of their winnings. They planned to check the ticket alongside their grocery shopping but couldn’t resist stopping by the Lotto counter first, where they were informed they had won a remarkable $7 million.
Recent Jackpot Wins
Since then, other Powerball jackpots have been claimed, including $4.5 million won by a MyLotto player in Waikato on June 12 and another winning ticket worth $5.5 million purchased in Waitara on June 19.
The Lotto continues to capture the excitement of players across the nation, making each draw a moment of anticipation and hope for many.