Napier man wins $1 million Lotto jackpot with last-minute ticket

Friday 6 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 6 Jun 2025, 2:22pm

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A man from Napier won $1 million in the Lotto First Division after purchasing a ticket on his MyLotto account just minutes before the draw closed. He decided to buy the ticket after seeing an advertisement for the jackpot while he was out on Wednesday.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 6 Jun 2025, 12:25pm

   Napier Lotto millionaire winner bought his ticket minutes before the draw (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 6 Jun 2025, 2:22pm

   Napier man wins $1m with Lotto ticket he almost forgot to buy (opens in new tab)