62 Kiwis become overnight millionaires in Lotto NZ's biggest ever year of winning

This year has been the biggest one yet for Lotto NZ winners with 62 Kiwis so far becoming overnight millionaires in 2020. In second place was 2017 with 53 millionaires, and in third place 2018 with 46 millionaires.

Oamaru Powerball player wins $18.25 million

A lucky player from Oamaru will be getting an extra Christmas gift this Boxing Day after scoring $18.25 million with Powerball First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw.

Three lucky Lotto players win $333,333

Three Lotto players will be receiving an early Christmas gift after each winning $333,333 with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw.

Two lucky Lotto players win $500,000

Two lucky Lotto Players will be starting their Christmas festivities early after winning $500,000 with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw.

The winning tickets were sold at Bucklands Beach Superette in Auckland and at Four Square Matarangi in Whitianga.

One lucky Lotto player wins $1 million

Christmas is shaping up to be extra special for a lucky player from Palmerston North who won $1 million with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw.

The winning ticket was sold on MyLotto to a player from Palmerston North.

Three lucky Lotto players win $333,333

Three Lotto players from Paeroa, New Plymouth and Cromwell will be celebrating a midweek windfall after each winning $333,333 with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw.

$9 million for 'blown away' Blenheim woman - Lotto

A local Blenheim woman was ‘blown away’ after checking her ticket and discovering she had won a life-changing $9 million.

The woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, is a regular player and bought her ticket from Redwood Lotto.

Powerball and Strike roll over

Powerball and Strike have both rolled over tonight, meaning there is a combined prize pool of $7.3 million up for grabs on Saturday.

Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over to Saturday night, where the jackpot will be $6 million.

Three lucky Lotto players win $333,333

Three Lotto players from Auckland and Gisborne will be ending the month on a high after each winning $333,333 with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw.

Winning streak for Palmerston North’s luckiest Lotto store - Lotto NZ

Palmerston North is on a winning streak and there’s one store that’s been particularly lucky lately - do you buy your lucky yellow tickets there?

Melody’s New World has sold three big winning tickets in just three months and two of those were Powerball First Division tickets!