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Two Lotto Players Share $1 Million
22 October 2025
The dream has become a reality for two lucky Lotto players from Auckland and Hamilton after each winning $500,000 with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw.
The winning tickets were sold on MyLotto to players from Auckland and Hamilton.
Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over to Saturday night, where the jackpot will be $28 million.
Meanwhile, a lucky Strike player will also be celebrating after winning $400,000 with Strike Four. The winning Strike ticket was sold at Whiteacres Superette in Auckland.
Anyone who bought their ticket from Whiteacres Superette or on MyLotto should check their ticket as soon as possible instore, 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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