A lucky player from Te Kuiti in the Waikato region has hit the jackpot in last night’s draw, bringing home a substantial $17,786. This fortunate individual’s ticket was purchased at New World Te Kuiti, making them one of 12 second division winners in this round of Lotto.
More Winners Across New Zealand
In addition to the Te Kuiti player, one MyLotto participant from Auckland celebrated a significant win, claiming the Powerball Second Division prize and taking home a total of $30,878. Other second division winners hailed from various regions including Northland, Auckland, Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay, Timaru, and Christchurch. Each of these winners is thanking their lucky stars, enjoying their well-deserved windfalls.
Powerball Jackpot Brings Life-Changing Winnings
Among the night’s notable winners, a player from Taranaki has become $5.5 million richer after winning the Lotto Powerball jackpot. This winning ticket was sold at Impulse Snacks & Lotto in Waitara, Taranaki, marking the individual as the 13th multimillionaire of 2024. This win follows closely on the heels of another Waikato player who recently celebrated a $4.5 million Powerball win.
Additional Lotto Wins and Upcoming Draws
The excitement doesn’t stop there; another player is rejoicing with a $500,000 win from the Lotto first division. This prized ticket was purchased at Pak’nSave in Mt Albert, Auckland.
As for future draws, the Strike Four game has rolled over to an impressive $400,000 prize now set for this Saturday night. The numbers drawn last night were 2, 8, 16, 18, 23, and 26, with a bonus ball of 20 and a Powerball number 7. The Strike numbers were 2, 16, 26, and 18.
Hamilton’s Lucky Streak Continues
In the weekend’s draws, two lucky players from Hamilton also picked up second division Lotto prizes. A ticket sold at Woolworths Dinsdale netted its holder $19,356, while another ticket purchased online via MyLotto won $24,870 in the Powerball second division.
Last week, a Lotto ticket bought in Hamilton participated in the $50 million must-be-won draw, with seven players sharing a stunning $7.18 million from the Powerball jackpot. One of those winning tickets was sold at Shop Rite Dairy in Maeroa, Hamilton.
2024’s Rising Multimillionaires
As of now, 13 Lotto multimillionaires have been crowned in 2024, marking an exciting year for players across the nation. With more draws on the horizon and jackpots to be won, it’s a thrilling time to play Lotto in New Zealand!