Lotto’s gigantic Powerball jackpot has skyrocketed again to a near-record level of $45 million after no one struck the winning combination last night.
Saturday’s numbers were 13, 24, 28, 4, 22 and 2. The bonus ball was 35 and the Powerball was 8.
“It’s now the highest it’s been since August last year when an Auckland family scored themselves $44.67 million – the biggest ever Powerball prize won on a single ticket,” said Lotto NZ head of corporate communications Will Hine.
The largest prize ever on offer was an eye-watering $50 million Powerball jackpot in 2020, which two players won and split.
“High jackpots are exciting, and we know New Zealanders all around the country will be dreaming about what they would do if they won $45 million on Wednesday,” Hine said.
“But we are encouraging our players to remember that big jackpots still have small odds, and one ticket is enough to be in the draw.
“We also recommend getting your ticket early – stores are likely to be busy on Wednesday afternoon, as will MyLotto in the evening, so we recommend avoiding those peak times if you can.”
Meanwhile, six lucky Lotto players from Auckland, Waikato, Tauranga, Tararua, Nelson and Otago will be celebrating after each winning $166,667 with Lotto First Division in Saturday’s draw.
The winning tickets were sold at Whitcoulls Nelson in Nelson, and on MyLotto to players from Auckland, Waikato, Tauranga, Tararua and Otago.
Strike Four was also won by three lucky players from Auckland and Canterbury, who would each be taking home $66,667.
The winning Strike tickets were sold at Pak’nSave Papakura in Auckland, Fresh Choice Leeston in Canterbury, and on MyLotto to a player from Auckland.
