A Powerball player from Thames has claimed a $4.5 million prize in Saturday night’s live Lotto draw, marking the twelfth time this year a Powerball player has become a multi-millionaire, according to Lotto NZ. The winning ticket, which includes $4 million from Powerball First Division and $500,000 from Lotto First Division, was purchased at Paper Power Thames.
The winning numbers and additional prizes
The numbers drawn on Saturday night were 03, 22, 29, 37, 39, and 40, with 13 as the bonus ball and 01 as the Powerball. Beyond the Thames win, other players across the country saw significant returns. An Auckland player who purchased their ticket via MyLotto secured $500,000 in Lotto First Division, while another Auckland-based player won $200,000 in Strike Four. Additionally, seven players won $35,815 each in Lotto Second Division, with one Whanganui-based winner increasing their total prize to $50,585 by also hitting Powerball Second Division.
Recent context and market activity
This latest win follows closely on the heels of a record-breaking $28.6 million jackpot claimed in Ashburton just days prior. The distribution of winning tickets for the recent draw highlights a wide geographic spread, with outlets such as Paper Plus Waiuku and Pak n Save Pāpāmoa, alongside digital sales through MyLotto in Auckland, Ōpōtiki, Whanganui, and Palmerston North, all accounting for various prize tiers.
What happens next for ticket holders
Lotto NZ has advised that anyone who purchased a ticket from Paper Power Thames or through the MyLotto platform should verify their status immediately. Players may check their tickets in-store, online, or through the official app to confirm if they are among the winners. Given the high volume of recent activity, it is likely that administrative processing for these claims will continue as winners come forward to collect their prizes.