New zealand lottery
The New Zealand Lottery! Here's an overview:
Games:
- Lotto: The main game, played every Wednesday and Saturday, with a jackpot starting at NZD $4 million.
- Powerball: A supplementary game played alongside Lotto, with a separate jackpot starting at NZD $3 million.
- Keno: A fast-paced game played daily, with a top prize of NZD $100,000.
- Bullseye: A game played daily, with a top prize of NZD $100,000.
- Strike: A game played daily, with a top prize of NZD $100,000.
How to Play:
- Choose your numbers: You can either choose your own numbers or use the QuickPick option, which generates random numbers for you.
- Buy your ticket: You can purchase tickets online or at any of the thousands of retailers across New Zealand.
- Check your numbers: After each draw, check your ticket to see if you've won.
Prizes:
- Lotto: The jackpot starts at NZD $4 million and grows with each draw if not won. There are also smaller prizes for matching 3-6 numbers.
- Powerball: The jackpot starts at NZD $3 million and grows with each draw if not won. There are also smaller prizes for matching 3-5 numbers.
- Keno: The top prize is NZD $100,000, with smaller prizes for matching 3-10 numbers.
- Bullseye: The top prize is NZD $100,000, with smaller prizes for matching 3-5 numbers.
- Strike: The top prize is NZD $100,000, with smaller prizes for matching 3-5 numbers.
Jackpot Winners:
- The largest Lotto jackpot won was NZD $28.8 million in 2019.
- The largest Powerball jackpot won was NZD $17.1 million in 2018.
Charity:
- A portion of the lottery revenue goes to the New Zealand Lotteries Commission's charitable trust, which supports various community projects and organizations.
Tips and Strategies:
- Choose your numbers wisely: Consider using a combination of hot and cold numbers, as well as numbers that have been drawn recently.
- Join a syndicate: Pooling your money with friends or colleagues can increase your chances of winning.
- Don't spend more than you can afford: Set a budget and stick to it to avoid overspending.
Remember, playing the lottery should be done responsibly and within your means. Good luck!