Hamilton Player Scoops $400,000 Lotto Strike Four Prize in Last Night's Draw

In a stroke of luck, a resident from Hamilton has secured a life-changing $400,000 prize by striking it rich with Lotto Strike Four during the latest draw. The winning ticket was purchased through MyLotto, delivering a substantial windfall to the fortunate player. Lotto Strike Four entails matching the first four balls drawn with the first four numbers on a line of the ticket, in the exact order.

While the Powerball prize remained unclaimed, the prize pool has now reached an enticing $10 million for the upcoming Saturday night draw, heightening the anticipation for participants aiming to hit the jackpot.

Further adding to the list of winners, a Napier player walked away with a generous $1 million by winning Lotto first division. The winning ticket was sold at Napier City Pak'nSave. Additionally, fourteen players across the nation clinched Lotto second division prizes, each collecting $17,206.

The winning numbers from the recent draw were 9, 17, 22, 30, 36, and 40, along with bonus 20 and Powerball 5. Strike numbers were 17, 30, 40, and 9.

Over the weekend, a Waikato player scored a share of $1 million by clinching Lotto first division in the Saturday night draw. The MyLotto online player secured $250,000, sharing the pot with individuals from Auckland and Palmerston North.