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Two Lotto Players Win $500,000
5 July 2025
It will be a night to remember for two lucky Lotto players from Auckland and the Waikato after each winning $500,000 with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw.
The winning tickets were sold at Richmond Road Superette in Auckland and on MyLotto to a player from the Waikato.
Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over to Wednesday night, where the jackpot will be $10 million.
Meanwhile, a lucky Strike player will also be celebrating after winning $400,000 with Strike Four. The winning Strike ticket was sold at Massey Unichem Pharmacy in Auckland.
Anyone who bought their ticket from either 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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