Beach Town Lotto Player Wins $400K at Local Pharmacy
A lucky lottery player from Pāpāmoa just turned a trip to their local pharmacy into a $400,000 windfall. Meanwhile, four other New Zealanders are celebrating quarter-million dollar wins from Saturday's draw.
A Pāpāmoa resident is $400,000 richer after buying a winning Strike ticket at My Pharmacy Pāpāmoa Plaza. The beach town player joined five other Kiwis who struck it lucky in Saturday's Lotto draw.
Four additional winners each took home $250,000 by splitting the Lotto First Division prize. One winning ticket was sold at Merrilands Lotto and Post in New Plymouth, while the other three winners from Auckland, Rotorua, and Taupō purchased their tickets online.
The winning numbers were 8, 25, 29, 38, 22, and 24, with bonus ball 3 and Powerball 4. Thirteen other players still had reason to smile, each winning $23,362 with Lotto Second Division.
Saturday's $12 million jackpot went unclaimed, rolling over to create an even bigger prize. Wednesday's draw will now offer New Zealanders a shot at $14 million.
The Bright Side
These wins represent life-changing moments for everyday Kiwis who were simply trying their luck. For the Pāpāmoa winner, a routine stop at the pharmacy turned into a moment that could pay off a mortgage, fund education, or secure retirement dreams.
The geographic spread of winners shows that lottery luck can strike anywhere, from small beach towns to major cities. Whether buying tickets in person at local shops or online from home, New Zealanders across the country share equally in the excitement.
The unclaimed jackpot means even more people will have hope for Wednesday's draw, creating a fresh wave of anticipation nationwide.
Based on reporting by Stuff NZ
This story was written by BrightWire based on verified news reports.
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