Lotto announces $10 million must be won in weekend draw ahead of upcoming changes
Lotto New Zealand is hosting a $10 million 'Must Be Won' draw this weekend before transitioning to a new 14-ball format. The change aims to increase prize pools and the number of winners in future draws.
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Lotto is clearing its cash pot with a $10m Must Be Won jackpot up for grabs.
Lotto has announced a whopping $10 million jackpot that must be won this weekend before it switches to a new format.
This Saturday will be the final 10-ball game before Powerball moves to a 14-ball game which Lotto NZ chief innovation and product officer Ben Coney said would feature bigger prizes and more winners.
That refreshed format starts next Wednesday.
“We’re making this draw a must-be-won event to clear the jackpot prize pool, before we reset the game to 14-balls and a brand-new starting jackpot of $5 million.
“With a big prize pool up for grabs, we expect plenty of Kiwis will want to get in on the action.”
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