In a thrilling turn of events, a lucky player from Hamilton has become $1 million richer following the latest Lotto draw held on Saturday night. This fortunate Waikato player purchased their winning ticket online through MyLotto, emerging as the sole winner of the first division prize.
Powerball Reaches $26 Million Jackpot
While the Hamilton Lotto player celebrated their victory, the Powerball jackpot has rolled over as no one claimed it. The total for the next draw on Wednesday night has now surged to an impressive $26 million. Players are gearing up in hopes of hitting the life-changing jackpot.
Other Notable Wins from the Draw
In addition to the Hamilton player’s success, a resident from Waihi has won $300,000 with Lotto Strike Four, thanks to a ticket purchased at Waihi Paper Plus & Toyworld. The excitement didn’t stop there as Hamilton and Taupō players also shared in the winnings.
In total, there were 20 second division winners, each taking home $20,703. Some of these winning tickets were sold at Whitcoulls in Taupō, while others were acquired online through MyLotto. Additionally, winning second division Powerball tickets were issued at Greenhithe Store in Auckland, as well as online, benefitting a player located in Manawatū, with each winner receiving $35,140.
Winning Numbers Revealed
For those interested in the draw details, Saturday’s winning numbers were 13, 20, 21, 22, 31, and 40, with the bonus ball being 7 and the Powerball also at 7. The Strike numbers were 20, 40, 13, and 31.
A Year of Major Wins
This year has already seen four major multi-million dollar winners. The largest jackpot to be won was in April when a syndicate from Wellington struck a staggering $30 million. More recent winners include an Auckland couple who collected $12.2 million in the last draw of 2023 and a Christchurch couple who had a life-altering win of $33.5 million back in June. The couple, who initially kept their winning ticket hidden in a sock drawer for several days, expressed feeling overwhelmed by their newfound fortune before claiming their prize.
With excitement in the air and big prizes at stake, players across New Zealand are eagerly anticipating the upcoming draws. Who knows, the next big winner could be just around the corner!