An Invercargill Lotto player is $19,810 richer after winning Second Division in tonight's live draw.
The winning ticket was purchased from Four Square Newfield, making it one of ten Second Division wins across the country, each worth $19,810.
Anyone who bought their ticket from Four Square Newfield should check their numbers immediately either in-store, on MyLotto, or through the MyLotto App.
While Invercargill celebrated a modest win, Auckland struck gold with a massive $5.5 million Powerball jackpot. The winning ticket was sold at Whitcoulls Glenfield, with the prize comprising $5 million from Powerball First Division and $500,000 from Lotto First Division.
This Auckland winner becomes the tenth Powerball multi-millionaire this year. The win comes just one week after a New Plymouth player claimed $14.3 million, showing the recent hot streak of major lottery wins.
Elsewhere in the country, a Marlborough player won $500,000 with Lotto First Division. Their winning ticket was purchased online through MyLotto.
A Wellington Strike player also had cause to celebrate, winning $700,000 with Strike Four. Like the Marlborough winner, this ticket was also bought through MyLotto.
Lotto officials encourage all players to check their tickets promptly after each draw. With multiple ways to verify results – in-store, online, or through the mobile app – there's no excuse for missing out on a potential win.
Last Saturday An Otautau Lotto player is among eight lucky winners who each claimed $29,497 in Second Division prizes during tonight's live draw.
The winning ticket was purchased from Fresh Choice Otautau, making it a celebration night for the rural Southland town.
The string of recent major wins, including tonight's $5.5 million Auckland prize and last week's $14.3 million New Plymouth jackpot, demonstrates that life-changing amounts are being won regularly across the country.