Two New Zealand families from Wellington and Richmond are sharing a $10 million Lotto must be won jackpot, claiming roughly $5 million each after Saturday night’s final 10-ball Powerball draw.
The Richmond Syndicate and the $5 Million Phone Handover
The Richmond family claimed a total of $5.01 million from Powerball first and second division, which included an additional $13,353 from Lotto second division.
That initial disbelief quickly dissolved into bedlam. There was a lot of shrieking when we all realised it was real
, the mother recounted of the moment the family checked the numbers together.
The Wellington Sofa Discovery and the Final 10-Ball Draw
The ticket yielded a $5,027,676 fortune, though the winner admitted initial confusion because they had not matched all six standard Lotto numbers.
“We were on the sofa when I checked the ticket. When I heard the winning music, I looked at my wife and said, ‘Oh my god, we won’.”
Unnamed winner, Wellington family, via 1news
A quick online search revealed that the jackpot had rolled down to the lower division, making them one of the evening’s two big victors. It was such a shock, all I could say was ‘what the heck?’
the husband noted. The couple spent a restless night unable to sleep as the magnitude of the win sank in.
Historic Timing Ahead of the New 14-Ball Format
Beyond the personal windfalls, both families secured a peculiar place in New Zealand lottery history. These prizes marked the final payouts under the long-running 10-ball Powerball configuration before Lotto transitioned to its new 14-ball format.
Both households stated they plan to take their time before making any major financial moves, though the Richmond syndicate noted their initial discussions center on clearing existing debt and securing new property.
For the Wellington winners, the immediate priority remains simpler. We’re going to take some time to figure it all out. It still doesn’t feel real
, the husband said.
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