Media Release                                                                                 20 June 2009

Lotto First Division Victory for Three Winners

Three Lotto players in Waitakere, Palmerston North and Gore have scored themselves ‘magnifique’ Lotto First Division prizes of $333,333 each in tonight’s Lotto draw, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.

The winning tickets were sold at Shree Superette Whenuapai in Waitakere, Pak’n’Save Palmerston North Lotto in Palmerston North and Paper Plus in Gore.

“It won’t be “All Black” this weekend for our winners in Waitakere, Palmerston North and Gore after scoring themselves these fabulous First Division prizes,” says Mr McLeay.

Lotto Powerball has jackpotted this week, and will be worth an estimated $4 million in next Saturday’s draw.
Strike Four has also jackpotted to $200,000 next week.

Tonight’s other big winners were Hastings couple Tom and Maryanne Hyland, who spun and won $150,000 on Lotto’s Winning Wheel.

All Lotto players are automatically in the draw to win the opportunity to spin Lotto’s Winning Wheel, regardless of the type of ticket they buy. Players can check their ticket at any lottery outlet.

Tonight’s Winning Wheel ticket was sold at Molesworth Four Square in Mangawhai. the serial number is 391-62972180-20XX.

“Anyone who bought a ticket at these retailers should write their name on the back of the ticket and check it as soon as possible at any NZ Lotteries’ outlet," Mr McLeay says.

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