When are Lotto draws held?

Draws happen wed · sat · 20:00 nzst. Results are aggregated and published on this site within minutes of the official draw closing.

What's the minimum jackpot?

NZ$1M — when no Division 1 winner is found, the prize rolls into the next draw. The largest historical jackpot for Lotto was NZ$1M (Must Be Won).

How are the prize divisions calculated?

Each division pays a share of the prize pool based on the number of entries matching that tier. With more winners in a division the per-winner amount drops; with fewer winners it goes up. Division 1 is reserved for entries matching every main number.

Are the results on this page official?

No. Numbers shown here are aggregated from public draw broadcasts and operator pages and should be treated as unofficial. Always reconcile your ticket against the operating lottery's own record before claiming any prize.

Can I check older draws?

Yes — use the Latest & history tab to load the past 974 Lotto draws indexed on this site, or open any individual date for the full division payout breakdown.

Latest draw · fetched 2 days ago

won

Lotto · New Zealand

Drawn Sat, May 2, 2026

Winning numbers · pick 6 from 40

141517252930

Bonus Ball · 1 of 40

NZ$500,000

Div 1 prize

Div 1 winners

284,912

Total winners

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About Lotto

NZ Lotto is New Zealand's flagship lottery, drawn every Wednesday and Saturday at 20:00 NZST/NZDT. Players select six numbers from 1 to 40 plus one Bonus Ball. Six prize divisions reward winners across various matching combinations. Division 1 guarantees a minimum prize of NZ$1 million. Lotto tickets cost NZ$0.70 per game. Weekly draws offer New Zealand players reliable excitement and substantial prize opportunities.

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How to play Lotto

Lotto is a New Zealand draw lottery operated by Lotto NZ. Each entry picks pick 6 from 40 from the main pool of 1–40, plus a Bonus Ball (1 of 40).

Draws take place wed · sat · 20:00 nzst. Tickets must be purchased through Lotto NZ or an authorised reseller before the draw closes — this site is an independent results aggregator and does not sell tickets.

The top prize is paid to entries that match all main numbers. Lower divisions reward partial matches in descending order. Full odds are listed under the Odds tab.

Always confirm your ticket against the official Lotto NZ record before claiming any prize.