Where in the World is $1.28 Million Lotto Winner?

Where in the World is $1.28 Million Lotto Strike Winner?

A Lotto Strike ticket, worth $1.28 million and sold at the Whitcoulls store in the international terminal at Auckland Airport, is yet to be claimed fuelling speculation as to where the winners might be, says NZ Lotteries' Chief Executive, Todd McLeay.

"With the ticket sold at Auckland International Airport, it is possible, that someone purchased the winning Strike ticket on their way out of the country.

"The holder of the winning ticket may be sunning themselves on an overseas beach oblivious to their new millionaire status.

"So if people know anyone who flew out of Auckland International Airport prior to Saturday 18 March (when the prize was won), it might well be worth them texting their holidaying friends or family the winning Strike numbers," Mr McLeay says.

"Of course, it is equally likely that someone purchased the ticket re-entering the country, or maybe even seeing loved ones off on an overseas trip," he added.

"Anyone who bought their ticket from Whitcoulls Auckland International Airport should write their name on the back of the ticket and check it immediately at any NZ Lotteries outlet," Mr McLeay says.

If the winners are overseas there is no great rush to return to New Zealand as they have 12 months from the date of the draw to claim their prize.

"Our winners could even be aware they have won, after all with $1.28 million waiting for them in New Zealand who wouldn't extend their holiday in celebration.

"Wherever in the world they may be, we look forward to hearing from them soon," says Mr McLeay.

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