Lucky Winner Scoops $20 Million Powerball Jackpot in Tonight’s Lotto Draw

In an extraordinary night of luck, a single ticket from the South Island has claimed the staggering $20 million Powerball prize in tonight’s draw. The winning numbers were 19, 21, 11, 35, 6, and 33, with the bonus ball 27 and the Powerball number 3. The lucky winner, who purchased the ticket in Christchurch, will be walking away with a life-changing $20,250,000. This includes a quarter share of the First Division prize, with three other tickets—each missing the Powerball number—also winning $250,000 each.

Where Were the Tickets Sold?
The winning ticket was sold on MyLotto, an online platform that has become increasingly popular with New Zealand players. In addition to the main Powerball winner, three other players—whose tickets were purchased at Woolworths Mt Eden in Auckland, and on MyLotto by players from Taupō and the Waikato—will also be celebrating their $250,000 share of the First Division prize.

What’s Next for the Powerball?
The Strike Four prize has rolled over to Wednesday night, with the jackpot now sitting at $400,000. This means the next draw will be even more tantalizing for those hoping to take home a substantial prize.

How Rare Is This Win?
The odds of winning the Lotto First Division are about one in 3.84 million per line, while the Powerball jackpot has even slimmer odds—approximately one in 38 million. This makes tonight’s win a once-in-a-lifetime event for the lucky Christchurch player.

Previous Winners and Records
This is the 13th Powerball multi-millionaire of the year, and the largest Powerball prize of the year was claimed in April by a couple from the North Island. They celebrated their $23.3 million win with a humble meal of fish and chips on the beach. The previous record for the largest Powerball prize was also $23.3 million, won in December 2024 by a man from New Plymouth.

What Happens Now?
Winners who purchased their tickets through MyLotto can instantly check if they’ve won. Prizes of $1,000 or less are automatically credited to the account. For larger prizes, winners must complete an online prize form. Holders of physical tickets will still need to visit a Lotto retailer to claim their prize.

How to Win the Powerball Jackpot
To claim the Powerball jackpot, a ticket holder must match all six numbers and the Powerball number. This makes the Powerball one of the most difficult—but also most rewarding—games in the Lotto lineup.

What’s the Next Big Draw?
With the Strike Four prize now at $400,000, players will be watching closely for the next opportunity to win big. As always, the draw is a chance for ordinary New Zealanders to turn their lives around with a single ticket.