When are Lotto draws held?

Draws happen sat · 8:00pm, wed · 8:20pm 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 not on record.

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 1,007 Lotto draws indexed on this site, or open any individual date for the full division payout breakdown.

Latest draw · fetched 3 days ago

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Lotto Results · New Zealand

Drawn Sat, Aug 22, 2026

Results updated Sat, Aug 22, 2026

Winning numbers · pick 6 from 40

31420223740

Bonus Ball · 1 of 40

NZ$250,000

Div 1 prize

Div 1 winners

342,156

Total winners

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About Lotto

NZ Lotto is New Zealand's flagship lottery, drawn every Wednesday and Saturday. 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.

Latest & history How to play Odds FAQ

Odds

Division	Odds
Div 1 (6)	1 in 3,838,380
Div 2 (5+bonus)	1 in 639,730
Div 3 (5)	1 in 19,386
Div 4 (4+bonus)	1 in 7,754
Div 5 (4)	1 in 485
Div 6 (3+bonus)	1 in 363
Div 7 (3)	1 in 35

Odds are computed from the game format (6 from 40 + Bonus Ball) and reflect a single entry. Multiple entries scale the chance proportionally.