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$31k Lotto win to Gisborne ticketholder
Aug 22 2024
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Gisborne Herald

A Gisborne ticketholder struck it lucky in Wednesday night’s Lotto draw, winning a share of Division 2.  They were one of seven Lotto players who will each pocket $31,472. 

The Gisborne person purchased their winning ticket through My Lotto. 

The other winners were from Auckland, Pukekohe, Lower Hutt and Christchurch. 

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