Lotto changes Powerball rules from September, making jackpot harder to win
Lotto NZ is overhauling Powerball from September 13, making the top prize harder to win but increasing chances for other players.
Lotto NZ will introduce changes to its Powerball game starting September 13. The overhaul makes it harder to win the jackpot, which is predicted to reach $60 million, but the operator says thousands more players will win smaller prizes under the new rules. The changes involve adding four more balls to the draw.
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1News
Lotto's top prize to hit $60m – but it’s never been harder to win
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Stuff
Powerball odds to get longer as Lotto NZ adds four more balls
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NZ Herald
Lotto Powerball changes: Bigger from September 13
While the odds of striking the jackpot will get harder, more players will win prizes.