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Hamilton Lotto Player Wins $1 Million
31 January 2026
A lucky Lotto player from Hamilton will be jumping for joy after winning $1 million with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The winning ticket was sold at Dinsdale Lotto & Stationery in Hamilton.
Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over to Wednesday night, where the jackpot will be $8 million. Strike Four has also rolled over tonight and will be $400,000 on Wednesday night.
Anyone who bought their ticket from Dinsdale Lotto & Stationery 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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