A fortunate Lotto player from Ōtorohanga has struck it rich, winning a share of the impressive $1 million first division prize in the recent draw. This significant win took place over the weekend, and the winning ticket was purchased at Paper Plus Ōtorohanga. The lucky player is among three winners, each taking home a staggering amount of $333,333.
Details of the Winning Tickets
Alongside the Ōtorohanga winner, the other lucky tickets were purchased at Dawson Superette in Auckland and through MyLotto by a player from Dunedin. However, Powerball remains unclaimed and has rolled over to the next draw on Wednesday night, where it will reach a remarkable jackpot of $12 million.
Second Division Winners
This weekend’s draw also brought joy to three MyLotto players from Waikato, with two hailing from Hamilton and the other from the wider region. A total of 31 players have each captured second division prizes of $9,800. Additionally, two players scored big in the second division of Powerball, with their winnings totaling $20,024. The successful Powerball tickets were sold at Four Square Parakai and The Paper Trail in Foxton, where an impressive ten second division-winning tickets were sold during this draw.
Winners Across the Country
The winning spirit was felt beyond Waikato, with tickets also being sold in regions such as Kaitāia, Whangārei, Orewa, Auckland, Tauranga, Hastings, Upper Hutt, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch, and Mosgiel. Notably, a Strike player from Christchurch celebrated a remarkable $500,000 win with Strike Four, thanks to a ticket purchased at New World Ferry Road.
Recent Winning Patterns in Waikato
Just a week prior, two Lotto outlets in Waikato made headlines by selling double winners. Bin Inn Hamilton East and Praters Four Square in Taupō both sold two second division-winning tickets. A Waikato MyLotto player also joined 14 other second division winners, claiming $19,817. Moreover, in the previous Wednesday draw, two Waikato players were among the 17 second division winners, each taking home $12,438 for matching five numbers plus the Bonus. The wins were coupled with another successful MyLotto purchase online from a player and a ticket bought at Pak N Save in Taupō.
As the excitement builds and more players enter for a chance to win, the Lotto draws continue to bring joy and fortune across New Zealand, especially in the Waikato region.