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Lotto: Nelson player wins $16m Powerball draw

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8:01am

The ticket was sold at Fresh Choice in central Nelson. — The ticket was sold at Fresh Choice in central Nelson. (Source: 1News)

One lucky Lotto player in Nelson is $16m richer after winning last night's Powerball draw.

The winning numbers were 5, 6, 13, 27, 31 and 32. The bonus ball was 3 and the Powerball 4.

The ticket was sold at Fresh Choice in central Nelson.

The prize comprised $15m from Powerball first division, and $1m from Lotto first division.

The winner became the 19th Powerball multi-millionaire of the year.

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Twelve other ticket holders won $21,283 with Lotto second division.

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