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Auckland Powerball Player Wins $23.3 Million
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 MyLottoApp.
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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