An ecstatic Lotto player from Hastings New World has officially claimed their astonishing $7 million prize. This exciting win comes after Saturday’s thrilling $50 million must-be-won draw, which saw seven lucky players walk away with a hefty sum of $7,155,649 each.
A Record-Breaking Draw
During the highly anticipated Saturday draw, Lotto NZ witnessed significant excitement as numerous players hoped to secure a life-changing win. By Monday afternoon, three of the seven winners had stepped forward to claim their fortunes, including the fortunate player who purchased their ticket at Hastings New World.
Claiming the Prize
According to Lotto NZ’s corporate communications manager, Sarah McCormack, the Hastings New World winner came to collect their substantial prize early Monday morning. In addition, McCormack confirmed another major winner from Saturday’s draw—a Lotto First Division ticket holder who purchased their ticket at Woolworths Hastings and claimed a remarkable $71,000 prize.
Busy Vibes at Hastings New World
Troy McKissock, the general manager of Hastings New World, expressed his delight at the outcome, stating, “It’s a great result to have a customer win the biggest prize in the weekend draw.” He also highlighted the bustling atmosphere of the store, with customers lining up to purchase tickets as hopes ran high during the draw.
Awaiting More Winners
While excitement swells over these wins, four additional Powerball winners from Saturday’s must-be-won draw have yet to come forward. All of these undisclosed winners purchased their tickets in Auckland, and a Lotto NZ statement urges anyone who bought tickets—especially those based in Auckland—to check their numbers promptly.
Get Ready for More Lotto Excitement
As the Lotto community celebrates these life-changing wins, the anticipation builds for future draws. The thrill of winning continues to attract new players, and with more large prizes up for grabs, who knows where the next big winner will emerge?
Stay tuned for more updates on Lotto winners and news, and be sure to check those tickets—you could be the next fortunate player walking away with a jackpot!