The excitement around the Lotto Powerball $50 million jackpot continues as three lucky tickets remain unclaimed. Over the weekend, seven players struck it rich, sharing the massive jackpot. As of now, four of the winners have stepped forward to claim their prize, each taking home a dazzling $7.1 million.
Winners Announced
Among the lucky winners, a fourth person was confirmed to have collected their winnings today, adding to the three earlier claimants. Notably, the latest winner hails from Auckland and purchased their ticket via MyLotto. The other winning tickets were bought by players at locations including Hamilton’s Shop Rite Dairy and New World Hastings.
Lotto NZ released a statement encouraging anyone who played in Saturday night’s draw—especially those from Auckland—to check their tickets. The organization is expecting further details in the coming days.
Winning Tickets and Numbers
The winning tickets were purchased from various retailers across the country. Notable locations included:
- Pak’nSave Wairau Rd, Auckland
- Woolworths Metro, Auckland
- Royal Oak Mall Lotto, Auckland
- Shop Rite Dairy, Hamilton
- New World Hastings
All seven winners had five correct Lotto numbers plus a bonus ball, and the exact winning numbers were 22, 35, 10, 30, 21, and 37, with a bonus ball of 5 and the Powerball being 2.
Additional Winners Across the Country
In another thrilling outcome, an Auckland player who bought their ticket at Jalaram Dairy walked away with an impressive $600,000 after winning Strike Four. Furthermore, 14 additional players each claimed a $71,429 share, with tickets sold across numerous locations, including Wellington, Hamilton, and Gisborne.
Community Impact and Future Draws
Lotto NZ’s chief executive, Jason Delamore, expressed excitement over the number of winners: “It’s amazing that Powerball rolled down to Second Division and was shared between seven players. It’s fantastic to see more of our lucky players get to experience what it’s like to win.” He emphasized the life-changing implications of such wins, noting the ripple effect that large jackpots have on the wider community.
This week has seen long queues at Lotto stores, with an estimated two million tickets purchased in what is being branded the biggest jackpot of the year. However, the overwhelming demand led to the temporary closure of the MyLotto site as players rushed to check their results.
With three winning tickets still left to claim, the buzz around this Powerball draw continues. Players are reminded to check their tickets diligently as they could be sitting on a fortune.