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Auckland Powerball Player Wins $23.3 Million

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 9:14 pm
Press Release: Lotto New Zealand

A lucky Powerball player from Auckland will be living their best life after winning $23.3 million with Powerball First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw.

The winning ticket was sold on MyLotto to a player from Auckland.

The prize is made up of $23 million from Powerball First Division and $333,333 from Lotto First Division.

Tonight’s winner is eighth Powerball multi-millionaire this year, and the win comes a month after $5.3 million was won by an Otago player. The winner celebrated with champagne and a home-cooked dinner to mark the beginning of something new.

Two other lucky Lotto players will also be celebrating after winning $333,333 with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The winning tickets were sold at Pak N Save Mangere in Auckland and on MyLotto to a player from the Waikato.

Meanwhile, a lucky Strike player will be jumping for joy after winning $1 million with Strike Four. The winning Strike ticket was sold on MyLotto to a player from Auckland.

Anyone who bought their ticket from Pak N Save Mangere or on MyLotto should check their ticket as soon as possible in-store, on MyLotto, or through the MyLotto App.

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

Powerball wins in 2025:

Date	Prize	Store	Location
1	8 January	$7 million	MyLotto	Wellington
2	22 January	$8.3 million	MyLotto	Taranaki
3	8 February	$10.5 million	Glenview Centre Lotto & Post	Hamilton
4	26 February	$10.5 million	Paper Plus Waihi & Toyworld	Waihi
5	15 March	$5.5 million	New World St Martins	Christchurch
6	15 March	$5.5 million	New World Gardens	Dunedin
7	22 March	$5.3 million	Windsor On the Spot Express	Port Chalmers
8	23 April	$23.3 million	MyLotto	Auckland

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