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Christchurch Strike Player Wins $200,000
27 August 2025
A lucky player from Christchurch will be celebrating tonight after winning $200,000 with Strike Four in tonight’s live Lotto draw.
The winning ticket was sold at Pak N Save Riccarton in Christchurch.
Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over to Saturday night, where the jackpot will be $12 million.
Lotto First Division will be $1 million on Saturday night.
Anyone who bought their ticket from Pak N Save Riccarton 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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