Lotto Powerball's massive $43 million jackpot was not struck tonight and has rolled over to a must-win $50 million jackpot for Saturday's draw.
The winning numbers were: 13, 15, 23, 22, 33, 02 Bonus 32 Powerball 03.
Six tickets shared Lotto First Division, each taking home $166,667.
Strike's $400,000 jackpot was shared by three winning tickets, each taking home $133,333.
The winning Strike numbers were: 13, 15, 23, 22.
Lotto released a statement after tonight's draw on what happens next.
"Under Lotto NZ game rules, if the jackpot reaches $50 million it can’t roll over and a Must Be Won draw must be held on the next draw date."
"We would like to remind people that it only takes one ticket to be in to win and we’re encouraging all players not to spend more than they can afford – you only need to spend $6 to buy a Powerball ticket,” said Lotto's Lucy Fullarton.
"We know stores will be busy from mid-afternoon on Saturday. We also expect the last hour before sales close at 7:30pm to be particularly busy online. Our best advice for anyone wanting to grab a ticket to be in to win is to get in early and avoid those busy times."
Lotto has advised people checking tickets on the Mylotto website tonight to expect queues as people rush to check their numbers.
Last year, a Christchurch winner won a $33.5 million Lotto jackpot in June. The prize was made up of $33 million from Powerball and $500,000 from Lotto.
That ticket was sold at Fresh Choice Merivale.
The biggest Powerball prize won in 2023 was $37.125 million won by a Paraparaumu couple.
That ticket was sold at New World Kāpiti in August.
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