$1 Million Lotto Jackpot Unclaimed In Tauranga

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An amazing Lotto jackpot prize of $1 million has yet to be claimed in Tauranga and Lotto players should check and double-check their tickets for the chance to claim this life-changing amount of money, says NZ Lotteries' Chief Executive, Todd McLeay.

The search is now on to find the owner of the winning ticket, bought in Brookfield New World, Tauranga, who matched all six numbers in the Lotto draw on Saturday 14 July.

"We're really keen to find this mystery ticket-holder and unite them with their winnings – this first division prize could really make a difference to somebody's life," says Mr McLeay.

"Someone out there could literally be sitting on a fortune! We have our fingers crossed that the lucky winner comes forward soon to claim their win," says Mr McLeay.

Mr McLeay's advice for the big winners is to write their name and details on the back of their tickets, confirming their ownership, and then get in touch with NZ Lotteries Wellington office on 04 802 7000.

"It may be that our winner is local and is aware they have won, but are just letting it all sink in before they contact us.

"Alternatively, given it was won over the school holidays, the player could be outside the Tauranga area and could be completely unaware that they are walking around with $1 million ticket," says Mr McLeay.

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