Kiwis in Christchurch, Northland win $500k each in Lotto's First Division

  • 08/03/2023
Lotto is urging anyone who bought their ticket on MyLotto to check it "as soon as possible".
Lotto is urging anyone who bought their ticket on MyLotto to check it "as soon as possible". Photo credit: Lotto

Two Kiwis in Northland and Christchurch will be jumping with joy after winning $500,000 each with Lotto's First Division.

The winning players in Wednesday night's draw both purchased their tickets on MyLotto.

A Lotto spokesperson said Powerball was not struck on Wednesday and will roll over to Saturday night, where the jackpot will be $10 million.

Strike Four has also rolled over and will be $300,000 on Saturday.

Lotto is urging anyone who bought their ticket on MyLotto to check it "as soon as possible".

Next weekend, on March 18, Lotto will hold a special draw to assist communities across the motu hit hard by Cyclone Gabrielle.

"We're doubling our usual community contribution so that half of all ticket sales for our special draw – or 50 cents from every dollar spent on Lotto, Powerball or Strike - will support those affected," the spokesperson said.

Lotto reminded its players to "dream a lot and play only a little".

"The special draw supports a great cause, but it only takes one ticket to win and show your support."