Lotto Player in Shannon Scores $1 Million

Lotto Player in Shannon Scores $1 Million First Division

A Lotto player in Shannon has scored an impressive $1 million on Lotto First Division tonight, says NZ Lotteries' Chief Executive, Todd McLeay.

"As the All Blacks get ready for their next game in the Rugby World Cup, it's certainly going to feel like 'try' time for our Shannon winner," says Mr McLeay.

The winning ticket was purchased in Supreme CPS in Shannon.

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Tonight's other big winner was 93 year old Gisborne local, Thomas Smiler Jnr, who spun Lotto's Winning Wheel and won $150,000.

Thomas travelled to Wellington and enjoyed a luxury weekend staying at the Duxton Hotel, a shopping trip with a stylist, and lunch with Lotto presenter, Russell Harrison.

All Lotto players are automatically in the draw to win the opportunity to spin Lotto's Winning Wheel, regardless of the type of ticket they buy. Players can check their ticket at any lottery outlet.

Tonight's Winning Wheel ticket was sold by McCabes Toyworld & Post Take Note in Putaruru. The serial number is 751-65174788-20XX.

"Anyone who bought their ticket from any of the above winning stores should write their name on the back of the ticket and check it immediately at any NZ Lotteries outlet," Mr McLeay says.

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