Big Wednesday Proves Super BIG for Taupo Player

Big Wednesday Proves Super BIG for Player in Taupo

A lucky player in Taupo has millions of reasons to celebrate tonight after winning a $7.7 million prize package of cash and luxury prizes in Big Wednesday's 102nd draw, says NZ Lotteries' Chief Executive, Todd McLeay.

The winning ticket was sold at Paper Plus in Taupo and has won the total Big Wednesday First Division prize package valued at $7,794,563.

The prize is made up of $5.5 million cash, an Aston Martin V8 Vantage, an Audi Q7, a $250,000 American Express Platinum card, $250,000 luxury travel, a Rayglass Legend boat, a $500,000 holiday home and a $750,000 luxury apartment.

"Our latest Big Wednesday winner can now start planning the hundreds of ways to spend this huge jackpot prize," says Mr McLeay.

"Over the last 102 draws, we have made the ultimate lifestyle possible for 16 First Division Big Wednesday winners, as well as giving away over $120 million in prizes," says Mr McLeay. The Coromandel and Auckland regions have been the luckiest for the big prizes, with three First Divisions each, including two for the small Coromandel town of Thames. Thames also has the distinction of being the location of the very first Big Wednesday multi-million dollar prize, which is also the biggest, a $13,054,103 combined First and Second Division prize which was sold at Martina Four Square.

Mr McLeay's advice for this week's Big Wednesday winner is to write their name and address on their ticket, confirming ownership.

"They should then contact NZ Lotteries' Wellington office on (04) 802 7000, and we can provide advice about the next steps to take," he says.

Every ticket bought for tonight's draw was also entered in the Second Chance draw. The prize won was determined by the H or T selection on the first line of the ticket. As the ticket selection matched the coin toss of the draw, the ticket holder has won an Audi A4. The ticket was sold at Southmall Lotto Kiosk in Manukau and the winning serial number is 764-34233344-13XX.

"Anyone who bought their ticket from any of the above retailers should check it immediately," says Mr McLeay.

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