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Otago Powerball Player Wins $5.3 Million
21 January 2026
A lucky Powerball player from Otago had luck on their side tonight after winning $5.3 million with Powerball First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The winning ticket was sold on MyLotto to a player from Otago. The prize is made up of $5 million from Powerball First Division and $333,333 from Lotto First Division.
Tonight’s winner is the second Powerball multi-millionaire this year, and the win comes just a week after a lucky player from Manawatū-Whanganui won $10.2 million.
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 Porirua in Porirua and New World Kaiapoi in Kaiapoi. Meanwhile, Strike Four has rolled over tonight and will be $400,000 on Saturday night.
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.
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 2026:
| Date | Prize | Store | Location | |
| 1 | 14 January | $10.2 million | MyLotto | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| 2 | 21 January | $5.3 million | MyLotto | Otago |
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