Lotto player wins $4.5m Powerball in Coromandel Peninsula

A Powerball player from Thames has won $4.5 million in Saturday night’s live Lotto draw. According to Lotto, the winning ticket was sold at Paper Power Thames and consists of $4 million from the Powerball First Division and $500,000 from the Lotto First Division. This win follows closely after a record $28.6 million jackpot was claimed in Ashburton.

Who won the Powerball jackpot in Thames?

The top prize of $4.5 million was claimed by a player who purchased their ticket at Paper Power Thames. This individual is the twelfth Powerball multi-millionaire to emerge this year, according to Lotto.

The win is part of a streak of high-value payouts in the region. Just days before this draw, a record-breaking $28.6 million jackpot was claimed by a player in Ashburton.

Did You Know? This Saturday’s winner marks the twelfth time a Powerball player has become a multi-millionaire so far this year.

What were the winning Lotto numbers?

The winning numbers for Saturday’s draw were 03, 22, 29, 37, 39, and 40. The bonus ball was 13 and the Powerball was 01.

Lotto NZ has urged anyone who purchased tickets from Paper Power Thames or via MyLotto to check their results immediately. Players can verify their tickets in-store, online, or through the official app.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that the concentration of high-value wins across different regions—from Ashburton to Thames—highlights the widespread distribution of jackpot claims. The frequency of multi-millionaires this year could suggest a period of high player engagement or a specific trend in prize distribution.

How many other players won prizes?

Beyond the main jackpot, several other players secured significant sums. An Auckland player won $500,000 from the Lotto First Division via MyLotto, while another Auckland-based Strike player won $200,000 with Strike Four, also through MyLotto.

Seven additional players each won $35,815 in the Lotto Second Division. One player from Whanganui won both the Lotto Second Division and the Powerball Second Division, bringing their total winnings to $50,585.

The Second Division tickets were sold at various locations, including Paper Plus Waiuku and Pak n Save Pāpāmoa. Other winning tickets were sold through MyLotto to players in Auckland, Ōpōtiki, Whanganui, and Palmerston North.

What happens next for ticket holders?

Players who haven’t yet verified their tickets may be overlooking potential wins. A possible next step for ticket holders is to use the MyLotto app for instant verification.

Lotto: Draw 315, Saturday 7 August 1993

If more winners are identified, Lotto NZ is likely to provide updated figures on the total number of prize claimants for this draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where was the $4.5 million winning ticket sold?

The winning ticket was sold at Paper Power Thames.

What were the winning numbers for the Saturday draw?

The winning numbers were 03, 22, 29, 37, 39, 40, with bonus ball 13 and Powerball 01.

How much did the player from Whanganui win in total?

The Whanganui player won a total of $50,585 by winning both the Lotto Second Division and the Powerball Second Division.

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