Lotto’s $10 Million Must-Be-Won Draw Clears 10-Ball Format Ahead of Overhaul
Lotto’s $10 million must-be-won draw went ahead on Saturday night in the final outing for the game’s current 10-ball format before a major shake-up takes hold this week, according to Lotto NZ. The winning numbers drawn were 4, 38, 26, 40, 3, and 29. The Bonus Ball was 27 and the Powerball was 7.
According to Lotto NZ chief innovation and product officer Ben Coney, the lottery boosted this weekend’s jackpot specifically to clear the prize pool before the game’s overhaul. “With a big prize pool up for grabs, we expect plenty of Kiwis will want to get in on the action,” Coney said. Had no one claimed Division 1, the jackpot would have cascaded down to be split among victors in the subsequent tier.
Transition to a 14-Ball Format and New Odds
Lotto NZ noted that Saturday evening’s event concluded the Powerball era under the current system, with the game scheduled to adopt a 14-ball arrangement beginning September 16. Company officials stated that the structural change will produce a bigger maximum jackpot of $60 million. However, mathematicians have noted that the alteration will make winning the top prize harder than ever.
To facilitate the transition, MyLotto and official Lotto distributors shut down their sales systems at 7:30 pm on Saturday. Services, including the digital ticket-checker, are scheduled to fully return on Sunday morning. At that point, players can purchase tickets for the upcoming Wednesday draw under the newly implemented format.
Pro Tip: Check your tickets early. Lotto NZ’s head of corporate communications Will Hine urged players to review their results promptly given the temporary unavailability of online features during the system upgrade. “We appreciate there will be high interest in checking results because it’s a Must Be Won draw,” Hine said.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the winning numbers for the final 10-ball draw?
The winning numbers were 4, 38, 26, 40, 3, and 29. The Bonus Ball was 27 and the Powerball was 7, according to Lotto NZ.
When does the new 14-ball format begin?
According to Lotto NZ, the new format takes effect on September 16, following system upgrades over the weekend.
Will ticket-checking services be available immediately after the draw?
No. Sales systems and ticket-checkers were shut down at 7:30 pm on Saturday and are set to fully return on Sunday morning, as reported by Lotto NZ.
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