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$10.2 million Powerball prize unclaimed

Wednesday, 19 June 2019, 11:35 am | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

It may be winter, but now’s the perfect time for Hamilton Powerball players to get stuck into some spring cleaning – there’s a $10.2 million winning Powerball ticket on the loose. More >>

Invercargill man claims $1 million Lotto First Division

Friday, 27 July 2018, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

Forget a lucky rabbit’s foot, it’s a lucky black cat that an Invercargill man is thanking after winning $1 million Lotto First Division on Wednesday. More >>

Lotto player from Auckland scoops $1 million

Thursday, 12 January 2017, 9:34 am | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

A Lotto player in Auckland will be popping open the champagne after winning $1 million with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. More >>

Otorohanga is New Zealand’s ‘luckiest’ region for 2016

Tuesday, 10 January 2017, 10:29 am | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

New Zealand’s favourite ‘Kiwiana town’ has made it onto the map for another reason, after topping the table as New Zealand’s ‘luckiest’ area for Lotto winning in 2016. With an estimated population of 9,141, Otorohanga was boosted into ... More >>

What does a major Powerball winner look like?

Wednesday, 2 November 2016, 11:19 am | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

As Kiwis around the country imagine what it would be like to win $34 million with Powerball on Wednesday, 12 lucky players already know how it feels to win a major lottery prize. More >>

Lotto NZ returns $204 million to the community

Monday, 17 October 2016, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

Lotto NZ is pleased to report solid financial returns for the 2015/16 financial year and a transfer of $204 million back into community initiatives throughout New Zealand. More >>

Do you feel like a millionaire today?’ Yes!

Wednesday, 4 June 2014, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

What does it feels like to become a millionaire overnight? After years of asking themselves the same question, one lucky Papakura couple have won $2 million with Lotto First Division. As regular Lotto players, checking their tickets on a Sunday ... More >>

$5 million Powerball prize claimed in Christchurch

Tuesday, 11 March 2014, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

Stop looking Christchurch – the winner of Lotto Powerball’s $5 million jackpot has claimed their prize. The winning ticket was bought from Redwood Mini Market in Christchurch for the Lotto draw on Saturday 1 March, but it has taken over a week ... More >>

22 Lucky Lotto Players Win Second Division

Tuesday, 24 December 2013, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

22 Lucky Lotto Players Win Second Division A massive 22 Lotto players from around the country are $13,667 better off after winning Lotto Second Division on Saturday night. Two lucky players have extra reason to celebrate after also winning the Powerball ... More >>

200 extra chances to unwrap a prize with Lotto this Xmas

Monday, 2 December 2013, 11:24 am | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

Lotto is celebrating the silly season by giving Lotto Triple Dip players the chance to unwrap one of 200 extra prizes worth over $5 million in their annual Christmas promotion. More >>

Sensational start to summer for three lucky Lotto players

Sunday, 1 December 2013, 11:22 am | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

What better way to kick off the holiday season than with a surprise windfall from Lotto. Three lucky Lotto players from Auckland Central, Nelson and Mosgiel will jump straight into a pool of cash this summer after winning $666,667 each. More >>

One Lucky Player Wins $10.6 Million with Lotto Powerball

Sunday, 17 November 2013, 10:58 am | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

A lucky Powerball player from Auckland will be celebrating after winning $10.6 million on tonight’s live Lotto draw. This Powerball win follows September’s Powerball Must Be Won draw in which a player from Auckland took home more than $33 million. More >>

Get in Early for $27 million Lotto Powerball Tomorrow

Friday, 20 September 2013, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

With an epic jackpot Powerball prize of $27 million up for grabs tomorrow, Lotto stores across the country are set to be busier than ever – so get in early to buy your ticket, says Lotto New Zealand. More >>

Winter ‘Gold Rush’ for Lotto winner in Reefton

Sunday, 28 July 2013, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

The winter season has brought a welcome surprise for a Lotto player in the small town of Reefton, after winning $2 million on Lotto’s First Division tonight. The winning ticket was sold at ‘This That & Lotto’ in Reefton in the South Island. More >>

Happy Holidays for Four Lotto Winners

Sunday, 14 July 2013, 9:59 am | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

The school holidays have started with a bang for five Lotto players in Awanui, Ruakaka, Murchison, Christchurch and Wanaka after winning $200,000 each on Lotto’s First Division. More >>

Lotto First Division Wins in Te Awamutu and Upper Hutt

Sunday, 30 June 2013, 10:43 am | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

Temperatures around the country might be dropping, but two Lotto players in Te Awamutu and Upper Hutt will be feeling a warm glow from winning $500,000 each on Lotto’s First Division. More >>

Three Lotto Players Beat the Winter Blues

Sunday, 26 May 2013, 11:20 am | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

Three Lotto players in Rotorua, Wellington and Motueka can beat the winter blues this weekend after each winning $333,333 with Lotto’s First Division. More >>

Lotto Brings Smiles to Three Players

Sunday, 19 May 2013, 11:35 am | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

There’ll be smiles all round this weekend for three Lotto players in Howick, Manurewa and Lower Hutt after each winning a $333,333 share of Lotto First Division. More >>

Lotto Player In Nelson Wins $1 million

Sunday, 5 May 2013, 10:58 am | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

The winning run for Lotto players continues tonight with a lucky Lotto player from Nelson winning a Lotto First Division prize worth $1 million. The winning Lotto ticket was sold at Tapawera Four Square Supermark in Nelson. More >>

Winners Will Be Able To ‘March’ To Their Own Tune

Sunday, 24 March 2013, 10:20 am | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

Three players around the country will be ‘March’-ing to their own tune after each winning a $333,333 share of tonight’s Lotto First Division prize. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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