The highly anticipated Lotto Powerball draw, featuring a staggering $33 million jackpot, has concluded without a winner. The draw, which took place this evening, marks one of the largest prizes offered in 2024, promising a life-changing windfall for those lucky enough to hold the winning ticket.
Draw Results and Winning Numbers
As the results were announced at approximately 8:53 PM, it was revealed that no players hit the jackpot. The numbers drawn were 10, 27, 8, 16, 35, and 29, with the bonus ball being 19 and the Powerball number 3. While the top prize went unclaimed, four fortunate players each won $250,000 by sharing a $1 million first division prize.
A History of High-Stakes Wins
This marks the second occasion this year where the Powerball prize has exceeded the $30 million mark. Earlier in 2024, a lucky ticket purchased in the lower North Island town of Carterton captured what was then the highest jackpot of the year. It was later disclosed that the winning ticket was bought by a family syndicate from Wellington, who typically only enter when the jackpot exceeds $20 million.
Other notable winners this year include a Cantabrian who secured $17.25 million in January, and a couple from Auckland who won $12.2 million in the last draw of 2023. In mid-2023, a Christchurch couple made headlines after winning one of the largest Lotto draws on record. They were so stunned by their $33.5 million windfall on June 28 that they kept their ticket hidden in a sock drawer for several days to properly process their incredible luck.
What’s Next for Players?
With the $33 million jackpot rolling over, anticipation is building for the next draw on Saturday. Players are encouraged to take part in the excitement and potentially change their lives with a single ticket. As history shows, Lotto Powerball has the potential to turn ordinary individuals into millionaires overnight.