Playing Lotto NZ Pro is easy! Follow our simple guide to get started and understand the rules for each game.
Four simple steps to start playing
Select PowerBall Max, Strike Lucky, or Kiwi Cash based on jackpot size and odds
Choose your lucky numbers online or use Quick Pick for instant random selection
Buy your ticket at any of 1,200+ authorized retailers before draw closes
Check results after draw and claim prizes at any retailer or our head office
How to play each game
BIGGEST JACKPOTS · 7 PRIZE DIVISIONS
Pick 6 numbers from 1 to 50
Pick 1 PowerBall from 1 to 10
Draws: Wednesday & Saturday 8PM
Cost: $5 per line
6 MAIN NUMBERS + POWERBALL
6 Numbers + PowerBall
6 Numbers
5 Numbers + PowerBall
Various combinations · $20-$1,200
Division 1 Odds: 1 in 38,383,800
Overall Prize Odds: 1 in 38
DAILY DRAWS · ORDER MATTERS
Pick 4 numbers from 1 to 40
Order matters - pick in sequence
Draws: Daily at 7PM
Cost: $3 per line
MUST MATCH IN EXACT ORDER
All 4 in Exact Order
First 3 in Order
First 2 in Order
First Number Matches
Division 1 Odds: 1 in 2,193,360
Overall Prize Odds: 1 in 270
BEST ODDS · WEEKDAY DRAWS
Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 40
Order doesn't matter - just match
Draws: Mon-Fri at 8PM
Cost: $4 per line
ANY ORDER - JUST MATCH ALL 5
Match All 5 Numbers
Match 4 Numbers
Match 3 Numbers
Match 2 Numbers
Division 1 Odds: 1 in 658,008
Overall Prize Odds: 1 in 10 ⭐
Everything you need to know
PowerBall Max costs $5 per line, Strike Lucky $3 per line, and Kiwi Cash $4 per line. You can purchase multiple lines to increase your chances.
Quick Pick automatically generates random numbers for you using our certified random number generator. It's fast and easy if you don't have specific lucky numbers.
Prizes up to $1,000 can be claimed at any retailer. Between $1,000-$10,000 at regional offices. Over $10,000 must be claimed at our Auckland head office with valid ID.
PowerBall Max: Wednesday & Saturday 8PM. Strike Lucky: Daily 7PM. Kiwi Cash: Monday-Friday 8PM. All times are NZST. Sales close 30 minutes before each draw.
No! All lottery winnings in New Zealand are 100% tax-free. You receive your full prize amount with no deductions, from small wins to Division 1 jackpots.
You have 12 months from the draw date to claim your prize. After this, unclaimed prizes go to the Prize Reserve Fund. Always check tickets promptly!
Make the most of your lottery experience
Set a budget and stick to it. Only spend what you can afford to lose. Playing should be fun, not a burden.
Kiwi Cash has the best overall odds (1 in 10), while PowerBall Max has bigger jackpots but longer odds.
Always check tickets after each draw. Many prizes go unclaimed. Use our online results checker.
Pool money with friends to buy more tickets. Make sure you have a clear agreement about sharing wins.
Store tickets securely and sign the back if you win. Consider taking photos as backup proof of purchase.
Sales close 30 minutes before draws. Buy tickets early to avoid missing out during busy periods.
Pick your numbers now and join thousands of Kiwis playing for life-changing prizes!
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