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An Aucklander has won the $8.5 million first division Lotto prize tonight.
An Aucklander has become Lotto’s third multi-millionaire of the year.
Their win, announced by Lotto tonight, adds up to $8.5 million from Powerball and Lotto first division prizes.
There was no lucky store, as the Auckland-based player purchased the ticket through the MyLotto app.
This follows another Auckland player winning $4.3 million two weeks ago. The previous winner says she is looking forward to supporting local charities with her win.
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Another Lotto player was a big winner tonight, winning $500,000 from Lotto first division with another ticket sold on MyLotto. That player was based in Southland.
Two Strike Four players won prizes of $400,000 each. Their winning tickets were sold at Neelam Superette and Lotto in Auckland, and at Pak N Save Hastings in Hastings.
Anyone who bought their ticket from any of the above stores or on MyLotto should check their ticket as soon as possible in-store, on MyLotto, or through the MyLotto App.
Players can phone Lotto NZ on 0800 695 6886 if they want to enquire about the best way to claim a prize.
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