After Saturday's rollover, Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot hits $45 million, a draw many Coasties will be eyeing.

“Powerball has jackpotted to an epic $45 million on Wednesday,” said Lotto NZ Head of Corporate Communications, Will Hine.

He reminded players that “big jackpots still have small odds, and one ticket is enough to be in the draw.”

Hine also urged people to buy early to avoid peak demand, with stores busiest on Wednesday afternoon and MyLotto in the evening.

Six Lotto First Division tickets each won $166,667 on Saturday tonight.

Winners came from Auckland, Waikato, Tauranga, Tararua, Nelson and Otago.

The winning tickets were sold at Whitcoulls Nelson and on MyLotto to players in the other regions.

Strike Four was won by three players from Auckland and Canterbury, each taking home $66,667.

The tickets were sold at Pak n Save Papakura, Fresh Choice Leeston and on MyLotto to an Auckland player.

Hibiscus Coast players planning to enter Wednesday’s draw should buy early to avoid the afternoon rush, or use MyLotto outside peak evening times.

The odds per line are:

• Lotto First Division (6 numbers): 1 in 3,838,380.

• Powerball First Division (Lotto Div 1 + Powerball): 1 in 38,383,800.

• Strike Four (first four numbers in order): 1 in 2,193,360.

Lotto NZ returns 100% of profits to Kiwi communities through grants programmes run by Te Puna Tahua NZ Lottery Grants Board.

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