One very lucky Lotto Powerball player is now a multi-millionaire. Just one player struck tonight's “Must Be Won” draw; winning a staggering $15.5 million.
The support has been incredible and will make a real difference to people and communities impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle,” Lotto NZ chief executive Chris Lyman said. “It has been a privilege for Lotto NZ to host this special draw, and our thoughts remain with those affected by the cyclone.” The numbers were: 37, 17, 4, 27, 38 and 11.
The special $15m Powerball jackpot has been won by a person from Canterbury.
* The winning ticket was sold online via MyLotto.
Half of the ticket proceeds will go towards Cyclone Gabrielle relief. The winning numbers are: 37, 17, 4, 27, 38, 11, Bonus 26, Powerball 3.
Tonight's must-win draw was won by a ticket which struck Powerball's First Division, meaning they got all six Lotto numbers and the Powerball. The $15.5m winning ticket was bought on MyLotto by a Canterbury player. One ticket has won $15.5 million in tonight's must-win Lotto draw.
Up for grabs is a Powerball prize of $15 million and a first division prize of $1 million.
One lucky Canterbury player won the 15-million dollar Powerball jackpot on My Lotto - and a half-share of Division One's million dollars. An Auckland player ...
The prize is made up of $15 million from Powerball First Division and $500,000 from Lotto First Division, with the winning ticket sold on MyLotto. "We'd like to ...
Internal Affairs Minister Barbara Edmonds has thanked generous New Zealanders who took part in the special Lotto draw for communities affected by.
The Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal Fund is open for donations. “In addition the draw, the Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal Fund has also raised over $830,000 for communities. “The damage from Cyclone Gabrielle is extensive and we still have a long road ahead.
A player in Canterbury bought the winning ticket on Saturday night's draw, taking home $15 million.
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The more than $11m going toward recovery efforts well exceeded the $8m Lotto estimated it'd raise.
"In a time of need, New Zealanders rally together to help each other. "Kiwis are renowned for being a generous bunch, but support for this special draw has exceeded all expectations and will go a long way in helping those communities doing it so tough right now." "In addition the draw, the Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal Fund has also raised over $830,000 for communities.