Auckland Lotto player wins $1m as Powerball rolls over to hefty $35m
An Auckland-based MyLotto player has won $1 million in the latest First Division draw. Meanwhile, the Powerball jackpot has rolled over, reaching a record-breaking $35 million for the upcoming Wednesday draw.
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Large lottery jackpots often drive significant public interest and consumer spending on gambling products.
<p>One lucky Lotto player has woken up $1 million richer following last night's draw, where Powerball was not struck and rolled over to a hefty $35 million jackpot — the largest prize up for grabs this year.</p> <p>The winning First Division ticket was sold on MyLotto to a player from Auckland.</p> <p>Powerball was not struck and will be $35 million on Wednesday's draw.
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