Otago man wins $5.3m Lotto Powerball using same numbers for five years

Friday 28 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 28 Mar 2025, 10:21am

An anonymous Otago resident has won $5.3 million in Lotto Powerball after using the same six numbers since the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown. The winning ticket was purchased at Windsor On the Spot Express in Port Chalmers.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 28 Mar 2025, 10:08am

   Otago man wins $5.3m Lotto Powerball with same numbers used for five years (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesFri 28 Mar 2025, 10:09am

   “I got all the numbers!': Port Chalmers $5.3m Lotto winner claims prize (opens in new tab)

3. StuffFri 28 Mar 2025, 10:21am

   Otago powerball winner claims $5.3m prize after playing same numbers for five years (opens in new tab)