Auckland Lotto player wins $15.3 million Powerball jackpot

What happened

One Auckland MyLotto player has won $15.3 million in the latest Lotto Powerball draw. The prize comprises $15 million from Powerball first division and $333,333 from Lotto first division. The winning numbers were 3, 4, 5, 17, 18 and 36, with Bonus Ball 7 and Powerball 1. Two other players also won $333,333 each from Lotto first division, one from Christchurch and another from Auckland. One Strike One player won $200,000 from a ticket sold at Woolworths Rangiora East in Rangiora. Eight other Lotto players won $35,600 each with Lotto second division. MyLotto players can check their tickets immediately through the app, with prizes of $1000 or less automatically credited. Prizes over $1000 require an online claim form, and physical ticket holders must visit a Lotto retailer.

Why it matters

This win continues a run of large Powerball prizes since rule changes in mid-September. The earlier coverage showed the jackpot had grown to $28 million after Wednesday draws and rolled over multiple times, including a $28.25 million win on Father's Day and a $20.1 million win claimed in late September. The introduction of four new Powerballs on 16 September changed the odds for the first time, setting up the conditions for this $15.3 million prize.

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Key facts

• Auckland MyLotto player won $15.3 million total
• $15 million from Powerball first division, $333,333 from Lotto first division
• Winning numbers: 3, 4, 5, 17, 18, 36; Bonus 7; Powerball 1
• Two other first division winners from Christchurch and Auckland won $333,333 each
• Strike One winner from Rangiora won $200,000

What happens next

From 17 October, all triple dip tickets sold until 7:30pm will be entered into a draw to win one of 100 $20,000 extra prizes.

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Where the outlets differ

1News specifies the winning numbers in short format (03 04 05 17 18 36) and notes the Strike ticket location (Woolworths Rangiora East), while NZ Herald provides the numbers in full format and adds that eight Lotto second division players won $35,600 each. Stuff focuses on the headline of the Auckland winner without additional detail.

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