Powerball jackpot climbs to $30 million as two Lotto players win $500,000 each

Two Lotto players have each won $500,000 in Wednesday night's, June 18, Lotto First Division draw. According to Lotto New Zealand, one of the winning tickets was purchased at New World Papakura, while the other was sold via MyLotto to a player located in Auckland.
Two Lotto first division winners announced as Powerball and Strike Four jackpots roll over
While the First Division winners each take home $500,000, the
Powerball jackpot
was not struck during the draw. As a result, the Powerball prize has rolled over to Saturday night, June 21, and will be worth an estimated $30 million. The jackpot has seen consistent growth in recent weeks and is now among the highest in recent draws.
Also read:
Mystery Aussie from Sydney bags entire $100m Powerball jackpot, gets tax office warning
In addition to the
Powerball rollover
, Strike Four also went unclaimed on Wednesday night. The Strike Four jackpot will rise to $400,000 for the next draw.
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Lotto New Zealand is encouraging all players to check their tickets and play responsibly. Ticket holders can verify results through authorized retailers, the official MyLotto app, or the
Lotto NZ
website.
The rising Powerball jackpot is expected to drive high demand ahead of Saturday's draw. Drawings for Powerball and Lotto are held every Wednesday and Saturday, with strict oversight in place for number selection and verification.
The Lotto First Division, Powerball, and Strike Four draws are key components of the national lottery system in New Zealand. Operated by Lotto New Zealand, these games fund a range of community initiatives, including education, arts, and local development.
The odds of winning a Lotto First Division prize are 1 in 3.8 million, while the odds of winning Powerball depend on correctly matching both the base Lotto numbers and the additional Powerball number.
Two Lotto players each secured a $500,000 prize in the latest First Division draw, while the Powerball jackpot went unclaimed. The Powerball prize has now rolled over to $30 million for Saturday's, June 21, drawing. Strike Four also rolled over, with a $400,000 jackpot up for grabs this weekend
Lotto players are advised to purchase tickets ahead of time to avoid last-minute congestion. Saturday's draw will determine if the Powerball jackpot continues to roll over or finds a winner.

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