In an exciting turn of events for Lotto players in Waikato, two fortunate winners are celebrating a substantial financial windfall following last night’s draw. A player from Pauanui, who purchased their ticket at Supervalue, and another from Hamilton, who played online through MyLotto, each secured a remarkable $26,424 as part of the Lotto second division.
Where the Winners Are
Alongside the Pauanui and Hamilton winners, a total of 17 second division winners emerged from various locations across New Zealand, including Auckland, Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Paraparaumu, Upper Hutt, Carterton, Wellington, Ashburton, and Southland. However, it’s noteworthy that the second division Powerball prize went unclaimed.
Upcoming Jackpot and Prize Pot Updates
Looking ahead, the excitement continues to build as the second-largest Powerball draw of the year, which boasts a staggering $38 million, has also gone unclaimed. This substantial prize is set to roll over, creating an even more enticing jackpot of $44 million for Saturday’s draw. Additionally, the Strike Four has rolled over, with a potential prize of $500,000 awaiting eager players this weekend.
Last Night’s Winning Numbers
For those keeping track, last night’s winning numbers were: 40, 30, 29, 15, 31, and 13, with the bonus ball at 12 and the Powerball at 3. In a noteworthy highlight, five players were each awarded a share of the first division prize totaling $1 million, resulting in $200,000 for each winner. Winning tickets for this impressive sum were sold at New World Stoke in Nelson and through MyLotto, benefitting three Auckland players and one from Westland.
A Growing Prize Pool
The current prize pool has been steadily increasing since the last Powerball win on June 19, with jackpots continuously rolling over. Should a lucky individual match the winning numbers in the upcoming draw, they will join 13 other Powerball multimillionaires created this year. The biggest win of 2024 occurred on June 8, when a $50 million must-be-won draw was shared among seven ticket holders, with each taking home $7.18 million.
Previous Winners and Their Joy
Among the winners, one couple’s children shared heartwarming details about their family’s celebrations after winning. They emphasized the importance of treating their parents to experiences and making necessary home renovations a reality. “They’ve been slowly working on the house, and now they can finally finish those projects,” one child stated, adding that their parents have long dreamed of taking a special trip abroad.
Recent Lotto Highlights
Earlier this year, on April 13, a Wellington player struck gold with $30.16 million, while subsequent Powerball jackpots included wins of $4.5 million on June 12 and $5.5 million on June 19, illustrating the consistent excitement and allure of Lotto in New Zealand. Even during the recent weekend’s draw, two more Waikato players celebrated victories netting over $25,000 each, with numerous second division winners contributing to the growing Lotto success story!
With so much on the line and the anticipation for the next draw mounting, players across New Zealand are gearing up for what could be a life-changing chance at wealth this Saturday.