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Napier Lotto Player Wins $1 Million
4 June 2025
A lucky Lotto player from Napier will be toasting a special win after winning $1 million with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The winning ticket was sold on MyLotto to a player from Napier.
Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over to Saturday night, where the jackpot will be $15 million.
Meanwhile, a lucky Strike player will also be celebrating after winning $200,000 with Strike Four. The winning Strike ticket was sold at Pak N Save Riccarton in Christchurch.
Anyone who bought their ticket from any of the above stores 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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