Powerball player scores $7.5 million

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A lucky Powerball player from Christchurch will be celebrating after scoring themselves $7.5 million with Powerball First Division in Saturday night's live Lotto draw.

The winning ticket was sold at Redwood Mini Market in Christchurch and is made up of $7 million from Powerball First Division and $500,000 from Lotto First Division.

Last night's win follows the largest Powerball jackpot in Lotto NZ history, the $50 million Must Be Won just over two weeks ago. A mother from the Hawke's Bay and a young Auckland family shared the record jackpot, each taking home a massive $25.1 million.

One other Lotto player from New Plymouth will also be celebrating after winning $500,000 with Lotto First Division last night. The winning Lotto ticket was sold at New World New Plymouth.

Meanwhile Strike Four rolled over last night and will be $800,000 on Wednesday night.

Fifteen Lotto players will be enjoying a boost to their bank account after each winning $16,764 with Lotto Second Division in Saturday night's live Lotto draw.

The winning Second Division tickets were sold at MyLotto – Auckland, Countdown Westgate – Auckland, Edmonton Stationery & Lotto – Auckland, Pak N Save Clendon – Auckland, Hill Superette -

Pukekohe, Countdown Spotswood - New Plymouth, MyLotto - Manawatu – Whanganui, Melody's New World - Palmerston North, Wainuiomata Pharmacy - Lower Hutt, Countdown Redwoodtown – Blenheim, MyLotto – Canterbury, Greymouth Lotto & Souvenirs – Greymouth, Countdown Greymouth – Greymouth, Owaka Four Square – Owaka, MyLotto – Southland.

Anyone who bought their ticket from either of the above winning stores should write their name on the back of their ticket and check it immediately in-store at any Lotto shop, online at MyLotto.co.nz or through the Lotto NZ App.

Players can phone Lotto NZ on 0800 695 6886 if they want to enquire about the best way to claim a prize.

Powerball First Division wins in 2020:

Date

Prize

Store

Location

29 February

$25.1 million

Countdown Manukau City Mall

Auckland

$25.1 million

MyLotto

Auckland

14 March

$7.5 million

Redwood Mini Market

Christchurch

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