In an exciting announcement following Wednesday night’s Lotto draw, three lucky players from the Waikato region have each won a substantial sum of $19,374. This victory places them among a total of 15 second division winners who shared in the evening’s fortunes.
Where the Winning Tickets Were Purchased
The winning tickets were acquired at various locations, including Pak N Save in Thames, Dinsdale Lotto & Stationery in Hamilton, and via MyLotto online. These winners join the ranks of several others from regions such as Auckland, Te Atatu South, Papakura, Tauranga, Manawatū, Palmerston North, Geraldine, Oamaru, and Invercargill who also scored second division wins.
Powerball Jackpot Rolls Over
Amidst the excitement, the $17 million Lotto Powerball jackpot remains unclaimed, rolling over to Saturday night’s draw where it now stands at a whopping $20 million. The draw held on Wednesday revealed winning numbers: 13, 6, 34, 7, 33, and 31, with the bonus ball being 20 and the Powerball number 5. One fortunate player from Auckland rejoices after landing the first division prize, significantly boosting their winnings to a cool $1 million.
Upcoming Draws and Other Winners
As the weekend approaches, anticipation grows not just for the Powerball but also for the Strike Four, which has rolled over to a prize pool of $500,000. Recently, another Waikato Lotto player managed to secure over $20,000 from the previous weekend’s draw, as they were one of 15 second division winners who walked away with $21,952 each.
The excitement doesn’t stop there, as a Waikato player had a remarkable stroke of luck, winning a share of the first division $1 million prize. This player purchased their winning ticket at Paper Plus in Ōtorohanga, marking them as one of three fortunate winners, each taking home a substantial $333,333.
Recent Winning Trends in Waikato
Just last weekend, MyLotto players from the Waikato region had a great showing, with three players—two from Hamilton and one from nearby areas—landing second division Lotto winnings. A total of 31 second division winners won $9,800 each. Additionally, two players won in the second division Powerball, boosting their total to $20,024.
Remarkably, Waikato’s luck seems to be on the rise, as recent weeks saw two local Lotto outlets, Bin Inn Hamilton East and Praters Four Square in Taupō, producing double winners. A MyLotto player also joined 14 other second division winners, pocketing $19,817.
As we await the next draws, players across Waikato and beyond remain eager to try their luck and perhaps add their name to the growing list of winners.