Three lucky Lotto players from Auckland, Mount Maunganui and Tauranga had luck on their side tonight after each winning $333,333 with Lotto First Division in Wednesday night’s live Lotto draw.

The winning tickets were sold at Amigo’s Dairy, Stationery & Lotto in Auckland, Bayfair Lotto in Mount Maunganui and on MyLotto to a player from Tauranga, said a statement on the Lotto NZ website.

Powerball was not struck and has rolled over to Saturday night, where the jackpot will be $5 million.

“Strike Four also rolled over tonight and will be $1.5 million on Saturday, meaning it will be a Must Be Won draw,” said a Lotto spokesperson.

“In a Strike Must Be Won draw, if no single ticket wins First Division, the prize pool is added to the next highest division with a winner.

“Anyone who bought their ticket from any of the above stores or on MyLotto should check their ticket as soon as possible in-store, on MyLotto, or through the MyLotto App.

“Lotto NZ exists to return 100% of its profits to Kiwi communities through lottery grants programmes run by Te Puna Tahua NZ Lottery Grants Board."