Southland's Lotto Luck Continues as Invercargill Player Wins $29,643 in Second Division

Key facts

• An Invercargill player won $29,643 in the Saturday Second Division draw, sharing the prize with eight other winners.
• The winning ticket was purchased through the MyLotto app.
• On April 18, an Otautau player won $29,497 from Fresh Choice Otautau.
• On April 22, an Invercargill player won $19,810 from Four Square Newfield.
• Last Wednesday, a $5 million Powerball jackpot was won at Whitcoulls in Glenfield.
• Tonight's Powerball draw offers $6 million, rolling over from Wednesday's $5 million jackpot.
• The Powerball numbers are 25, 14, 17, 15, 30, 29; Bonus Ball 13; Powerball 3.

A Lucky Streak in the Deep South

Invercargill is celebrating yet another Lotto win, as a local player took home $29,643 in the Second Division of Saturday's live draw. The ticket, purchased through the MyLotto app, was one of nine winning entries nationwide, each sharing the prize pool. This latest victory marks the third Second Division win for Southland in under a month, following an Otautau player's $29,497 prize on April 18 and an Invercargill player's $19,810 win on April 22. The region's run of luck has captured attention, with each win adding to a narrative of improbable fortune.

The Mechanics of the Win

The Second Division prize requires matching five of the six main numbers plus the Bonus Ball. In Saturday's draw, the winning numbers were 25, 14, 17, 15, 30, and 29, with Bonus Ball 13 and Powerball 3. The Powerball itself remains unclaimed from Wednesday's $5 million jackpot, which rolled over into tonight's $6 million draw. For prizes over $1,000, winners must complete an online claim form, while those with physical tickets must visit a retailer. MyLotto users with prizes of $1,000 or less receive automatic credits to their accounts.

A Region's Remarkable Run

Southland's recent Lotto success extends beyond Second Division. Last Wednesday, a $5 million Powerball First Division winner purchased their ticket at Whitcoulls in Glenfield, a suburb of Auckland. That jackpot required matching all six Lotto numbers plus the Powerball. Earlier this year, a Powerball First Division winner from April 15 described feeling “numb” after winning $14.3 million. The region's streak has become a talking point, with three Second Division wins in a month considered statistically notable.

Tonight's $6 Million Powerball Draw

As Southland celebrates, the rest of New Zealand eyes tonight's Powerball draw, which offers $6 million after Wednesday's $5 million jackpot went unclaimed. The numbers for tonight's draw are 25, 14, 17, 15, 30, and 29, with Bonus Ball 13 and Powerball 3. Ticket holders can check results instantly through MyLotto or at retail outlets. The draw continues a year of substantial jackpots, including $10.2 million on January 14 (MyLotto, Manawatū-Whanganui), $5.3 million on January 21 (MyLotto, Otago), and two $5.08 million wins on February 14 (Coastlands Lotto, Paraparaumu and New World Greymouth, Greymouth).

Claiming Prizes and What Comes Next

Winners of tonight's Powerball jackpot must present their ticket at a Lotto retailer if purchased physically, or complete an online claim form for digital tickets. For Second Division winners like the Invercargill player, the process is similar: online claims for MyLotto purchases, in-person for physical tickets. The sustained run of wins in Southland raises questions about whether the region's luck will continue. With another draw imminent, ticket sales are expected to surge, particularly in the South Island.

A Statistical Anomaly or a Trend?

Three Second Division wins in a single region within a month is unusual, but random draws can produce clusters. The $29,643 prize, while life-changing for the winner, is modest compared to the $14.3 million jackpot won in April. As the Powerball jackpot grows, the odds of winning remain steep: 1 in 38.38 million for First Division. Yet for Southland, the improbable has become almost routine, with each new win reinforcing the region's reputation as a lucky corner of the country.

The bottom line

• An Invercargill player won $29,643 in the Second Division draw on Saturday, the third such win for Southland in under a month.
• The winning ticket was purchased via MyLotto, and the prize was shared among nine winners nationwide.
• Previous Southland wins include $29,497 on April 18 and $19,810 on April 22.
• Last Wednesday, a $5 million Powerball jackpot was won at Whitcoulls in Glenfield, Auckland.
• Tonight's Powerball draw offers $6 million, with numbers 25, 14, 17, 15, 30, 29, Bonus Ball 13, and Powerball 3.
• The region's streak highlights the randomness of lottery draws, though clusters can occur.