This evening’s Lotto Powerball draw has concluded with the jackpot remaining unstruck, leading to a substantial rollover for the next draw, scheduled for Wednesday. The new estimated jackpot has climbed to a staggering $17 million.
Tonight’s Winning Numbers
The winning numbers from tonight’s draw are: 11, 19, 15, 31, 13, 38, with the bonus ball being 7. The Powerball number drawn was 8.
Winners Celebrate Big Prizes
While the jackpot eluded the players this evening, one lucky individual has celebrated a remarkable win of $1 million in Lotto Division One. Additionally, two players will split a $500,000 Strike prize, with each taking home $250,000. According to a Lotto spokesperson, the First Division winner hails from Hastings and purchased their ticket via MyLotto. The Strike winners each bought their tickets at Woolworths stores located at Church Corner in Christchurch and Greymouth, respectively.
Recent Major Wins
Last month experienced a record-breaking Powerball draw, with seven fortunate New Zealanders winning a total of $50 million. Following that historic event, other significant prizes were awarded, including $4.5 million won by a MyLotto player in Waikato on June 12 and another $5.5 million from a physical ticket purchased in Waitara on June 19. The winners from the June 8 draw each claimed an impressive $7.2 million in what was a must-be-won event.
The Journey of a Recent Winner
Among those who secured their wins, one couple took two weeks to realize they had struck gold. Their child recounted, “They’ve been slowly renovating the house, but now they can afford to complete those projects. They’ve long dreamed of a special overseas trip, and now they can finally make it happen.”
The winning man explained their approach to play, saying, “We don’t buy tickets often, so we usually forget to check them immediately. I only remembered a couple of weeks later when I found the ticket in my wife’s handbag.” After scanning their ticket using the MyLotto App, he discovered they had won a substantial prize and were urged to redeem it at a Lotto store.
Upon visiting the store the following day to check their ticket, they were informed they had secured a whopping $7 million, leading to a jubilant celebration. “We were thrilled beyond belief!” the winner exclaimed.
Looking Ahead
Players are eagerly looking forward to the upcoming draw, where the power of luck could bring life-changing wins. As the excitement builds for the $17 million jackpot, be sure to check your tickets and get ready for the next opportunity to dream big!