One player has claimed a $200,000 prize while 28 other Lotto participants won $13,353 each in the Second Division, according to Lotto NZ results from the final draw before a major overhaul of the Powerball game. The milestone draw preceded structural shifts to the lottery system, including an expansion of the Powerball pool from 10 to 14 numbers.
Final Draw Results and Prize Breakdown
Saturday evening’s draw featured the winning numbers 4, 38, 26, 40, 3, and 29, with 27 as the Bonus Ball and 7 as the Powerball, according to Lotto NZ data. Alongside the single player taking home $200,000, exactly 28 players secured $13,353 each by matching numbers in the Lotto Second Division.
This follows a high-stakes midweek draw where four First Division players split a $1 million prize, while seven others won $29,673 each in the Second Division.
Recent Jackpot Scale Comparison
According to the source, three Powerball players previously split a record $55 million must-win prize, taking home $18.3m each. That payout surpassed the previous high-water mark of $50m set twice in 2020.
Upcoming 14-Ball Powerball Overhaul and MyLotto Shutdown
The weekend draw marks the end of an era for the 10-ball Powerball format. Beginning with the next Wednesday draw, Lotto NZ is increasing the Powerball pool from 10 to 14 numbers, a change designed to generate larger prizes alongside harder winning odds.
Lotto NZ head of corporate communications Will Hine advised players on operational adjustments ahead of the transition. “As soon as ticket sales close at 7:30pm tonight we’ll be swinging into action to update MyLotto overnight so it’s ready for players to buy tickets for 14-ball Powerball from tomorrow,” Will Hine stated.
“While customers won’t be able to log in to MyLotto, they will be able to visit the website or app after the draw tonight to confirm the numbers that were drawn and prizes across each division and work out whether they are a winner,” Will Hine noted. Full functionality, including the ticket checker, was scheduled to return by Sunday morning, with tickets for the new 14-ball game going on sale immediately afterward.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the changes to the Powerball game?
Lotto NZ is expanding the Powerball pool from 10 numbers to 14 numbers starting with the Wednesday draw, which creates harder odds alongside the potential for larger prizes.
When will MyLotto return to full functionality?
According to Lotto NZ, the platform was scheduled to be fully operational by Sunday morning following overnight system updates.
What were the winning numbers for the final 10-ball draw?
The main numbers drawn were 4, 38, 26, 40, 3, and 29, with 27 as the Bonus Ball and 7 as the Powerball.
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