Lotto: Winning second division ticket sold in Rotorua
Twelve Lotto players nationwide each won $20,568 in last night's live draw.
The winning Rotorua ticket was sold at Ngongotahā Books Lotto & Postshop.
Meanwhile, one person bagged $10.3 million after winning First Division Powerball last night.
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