From Sausage Stew To Steak For Christchurch $4.3 Million Winner

A retired Christchurch man's trip to the butcher in search of sausages for a stew resulted in the purchase of a Triple Dip ticket worth $4.3 million, says NZ Lotteries' Chief Executive, Todd McLeay.

Powerball Jackpot Drives Exceptional Half Year Result For NZ Lotteries

An unprecedented sixteen-week Powerball jackpot run, which seized the imagination of the nation, has led to an exceptional sales result for the six months ended 31 December 2008, NZ Lotteries' Chairman John Goulter and Chief Executive Todd McLeay announced today.

New House, Cars And Watch On Shopping List For Powerball Lower Hutt Winners

23 FEBRUARY 2009 - A Lower Hutt family, who have spent many years helping out others, have today claimed their $5.19 million Lotto Powerball prize, says NZ Lotteries' Chief Executive, Todd McLeay. The winning woman says she always knew that she would win Lotto one day.

Masterton Powerball Winners: "we Uv Won 1 St Div Nd Pwr Ball" "Yr Joking"

23 February 2009 - A Masterton family with school-aged children who have been living "week to week", today claimed their $5.19 million share of Powerball Lotto First Division.

Monopoly Player Banks $50,000 Top Prize

A Taranaki woman has just banked $50,000 after winning the first top prize in Instant Kiwi $3 Monopoly.

Gamblers Spent A Little More In 2007/08

17 February 2009 - Statistics released today show New Zealanders' gambling expenditure in 2007/08 increased by less than one per cent.

Lotto's First Division Winner No Stranger To Winning

Lotto's First Division winner is no stranger to winning, having won $30,000 in the Canadian Lottery, but this is his first - but maybe not his last - on New Zealand soil, says NZ Lotteries' Chief Executive, Todd McLeay.

Half Million Prize To Loyal Lotto Player

5 February 2009 - After fifteen years playing with the same lucky numbers, an Auckland man has finally taken out the top Lotto First Division prize.

Napier Family's Million-Dollar Lucky Feeling

26 January 2009 - A Napier family who bought their Lotto ticket thanks to a lucky feeling are $1 million richer today after winning Lotto First Division, says NZ Lotteries' Chief Executive, Todd McLeay.

House First On Shopping List For Strike $800,000 Winners

23 January 2009 - A retired local couple have now claimed their $800,000 Lotto Strike prize and are over the moon with their big win, says NZ Lotteries' Chief Executive Todd McLeay.

The couple, who wish to remain anonymous, purchase Lotto tickets every week.