Auckland Strike Player Wins $400,000
Press Release – Lotto New Zealand
The winning Lotto tickets were sold on MyLotto to two players from Waikato and one player from Porirua.
One lucky Strike player from Auckland will be having a great night after winning $400,000 with Strike Four in tonight's live Lotto draw.
The winning ticket was sold at Lincoln Heights Superette in Auckland.
Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over to Wednesday night, where the jackpot will be $5 million.
Meanwhile, three lucky Lotto players from Waikato and Porirua will also be celebrating after winning $333,333 with Lotto First Division. The winning Lotto tickets were sold on MyLotto to two players from Waikato and one player from Porirua.
Anyone who bought their ticket from Lincoln Heights Superette should check their ticket as soon as possible in-store, on MyLotto, or through the MyLottoApp.
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.
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