A lucky Powerball player from Central Otago will be living the dream after winning $22.3 million with Powerball First Division in tonight's live Lotto draw.
The winning ticket was sold on MyLotto to a player from Central Otago. The total prize is made up of $22 million from Powerball First Division and $333,333 from Lotto First Division.
This is the largest Powerball prize ever won in the South Island and the largest prize won so far this year.
Tonight's $22.3 million prize is also the largest Powerball prize ever won on MyLotto.
Two other Lotto players from Papamoa and Ashburton will also be celebrating after each winning $333,333 with Lotto First Division in tonight's live Lotto draw. The winning Lotto tickets were sold at Papamoa Superette in Papamoa and on MyLotto to a player from Ashburton.
Meanwhile, Strike Four rolled over tonight and will be $500,000 on Saturday.