Coronavirus: Lotto braces for surge in online ticket sales for $43m Powerball draw

Wednesday, 12 August 2020

Lotto is bracing for a “unprecedented” surge in online ticket sales ahead of Wednesday’s $43 million Powerball draw.

The company warned customers to buy their tickets as early as possible from its website or app to avoid the last minute rush.

Shops with Lotto counters will need to follow the Government’s alert level guidelines.

Customers buying in stores that remain open must follow social distancing rules.

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As at 11.30am, the Lotto draw was expected to be broadcast on TVNZ 1 about 8.20pm as planned.

The Powerball jackpot jumped to $43m after no one scooped the $38m that was up for grabs last Saturday.