This weekend’s Lotto draw saw exciting developments for players in Waikato, even though they missed out on the top prize. Three lucky players managed to score big with first and second division wins, exemplifying the thrill of Lotto participation.
First Division Winners
A standout player purchased their ticket at Caltex Dinsdale, becoming one of 14 Lotto first division winners and taking home a tidy sum of $66,667. Other first division winning tickets were bought across New Zealand, including Relay Auckland Domestic Airport, with additional wins recorded online on MyLotto from players in Northland, Auckland, and Wellington.
Second Division Wins and Powerball Prizes
In addition to the first division winners, a player from New World Te Rapa and another from Thames-Coromandel, who played online via MyLotto, were part of a group of 36 second division winners, each claiming $16,690. Notably, three of these players also won in the second division Powerball, boosting their winnings to $31,572. These fortunate players hailed from Auckland, New Plymouth, and Oamaru.
Powerball Jackpot Update
The winner of Saturday night’s incredible Powerball jackpot of $44 million has yet to claim their prize. A single ticket purchased in Auckland won the staggering total of $44,066,667. This substantial win matches the record for the largest single winner in Lotto history in New Zealand. According to a Lotto NZ spokesperson, as of Sunday afternoon, the winner had not come forward. “We hope to have more information in the next few days,” they stated.
Winning Numbers
The winning numbers from the Saturday night draw were 24, 17, 25, 30, 6, and 3, with a bonus ball of 36 and Powerball number 1.
Strike Four’s $500,000 Prize
In another draw, two astute players shared the Strike Four’s impressive $500,000 prize, each walking away with $250,000. Their tickets were purchased on MyLotto, with winners located in Christchurch and Auckland.
Waikato Strikes Again
Following the weekend excitement, Waikato players also celebrated wins during Wednesday night’s draw. Players from Pauanui Supervalue and Hamilton, who bought their tickets online, were among 17 second division winners, securing $26,424 each. Additionally, two Waikato players gained over $25,000 after the latest draw, with 18 total players winning the second division and each taking home $25,722. Notably, three players also won in the second division Powerball, leading to total winnings of $36,836 for those lucky individuals.
Stay tuned for more updates on Lotto results and keep your tickets ready for the next draw!