One lucky Lotto player has claimed the largest prize ever won on a single ticket in the national lottery’s history.
The winner of Saturday night’s Powerball draw bought their ticket on MyLotto in Auckland.
Today, a Lotto release said the ticket-holder had come forward to claim their money.
“Along with the mega $44 million with Powerball, this Saturday’s winner also takes home $666,670 with Lotto – climbing up to the number one spot won by a single ticket, previously held by a Hibiscus Coast couple who won $44.06 million in 2016.”
The total amount is higher than originally thought due to a quirk in the winner’s ticket.
“The lucky winner played 10 lines with the same Lotto numbers, each with a different Powerball number (one through to ten).
“This means as well as winning Powerball First Division of $44 million, they also won 10 shares of Lotto First Division – a total of $666,670,” Lotto NZ’s head of corporate communications Lucy Fullarton explained.
“All of that adds up to the largest ever prize won on a single ticket in Lotto NZ history. We’re so excited for our newest multi-millionaire and can’t wait to meet them.
“We will have more to share in the coming days, but in the meantime our focus is on supporting our new winner through what is a life changing experience.”
