This evening, the Powerball lottery has created yet another multimillionaire, with one lucky ticket claiming a staggering $30 million jackpot. This victory marks the 17th Powerball multimillionaire of 2024.
Winning Numbers and Details
The numbers drawn tonight were 32, 17, 28, 30, 21, and 12, with the bonus ball being 36 and the Powerball number as 10. The substantial prize includes $30 million from the Powerball First Division and an additional $200,000 from Lotto First Division. The winning ticket was purchased at Albany Central Superette in Auckland.
Additional Winners
Along with the jackpot winner, four other fortunate players won $200,000 each with Lotto First Division during the same draw. These winning tickets were sold at various locations, including Whau Valley Dairy in Whangārei, and via MyLotto for players based in Auckland, Christchurch, and Canterbury.
MyLotto Demand and Process Updates
As excitement builds around the Powerball results, Lotto NZ has issued a notice regarding the anticipated high demand on their MyLotto platform. To enhance the user experience, they are implementing a virtual queue system for players logging in. A message on their website reads, “Thanks for your patience.”
Record-Breaking Wins
This significant win follows a historic event that occurred more than two months prior, when a single player from Auckland claimed the largest prize in New Zealand Lotto history, totaling $44,066,667. The record-breaking win included a one-15th share of the Division One prize. Additionally, a remarkable $50 million Powerball jackpot was shared among seven winners in June, giving each winner approximately $7.1 million.
How to Claim Prizes
Winners purchasing tickets via MyLotto can see their winnings immediately. Prizes under $1,000 are credited directly to their accounts, while those exceeding $1,000 require filling out an online prize form. For immediate results, players can tune into live draws on TVNZ 1 every Wednesday and Saturday or check online at www.mylotto.co.nz and nzherald.co.nz.
Future Draws and Rolling Jackpots
To claim the Powerball jackpot, ticket holders must match all six Lotto numbers along with the Powerball number. If the jackpot remains unclaimed, it will roll over for subsequent draws until a winner emerges or reaches the mandatory payout limit. In cases where multiple tickets win, the jackpot is distributed evenly among the winners.
As it stands, 2024 has proven to be a lucrative year for Lotto participants, with 17 new multimillionaires crowned to date. Stay tuned for more updates in Lotto news as the excitement continues!