πŸ“„ Articles

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Long reads & analysis

Article 2026-08-15
A $12 Million Night That Rolled Away: Lotto Draw 2612 by the Numbers
One Kiwi banked $1M on Lotto, one nailed Strike for $700,000, 322,851 tickets won something - and the $12M Powerball rolled on to Wednesday.
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Article 2026-08-14
You Won the Lottery. Now Find a Lawyer Who Won't Rob You: A Field Guide
How to hire lawyers, accountants and advisors after a big win β€” the six rules Reddit actually agreed on, plus the cautionary tales.
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Article 2026-08-13
I Hit Div 6 on NZ Lotto Draw #2611 β€” Here's What I Actually Got
Four free Lotto lines, not cash. What most "wins" in NZ Lotto really mean, told by someone who just had one.
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Article 2026-08-12
What would Kiwis actually do with $35M? Inside the Lotto daydream
A $35M Powerball got the whole country daydreaming. Here's what Kiwis really said, and what the numbers say.
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Article 2026-08-10
$10M Powerball four-peat: What the ladder really says
Wednesday's 4x rollover is big, but here's the honest math behind the hype.
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Article 2026-08-10
A Very Good Week: The Winners of Draw 2608
One million, two hundred-thousand-dollar strikes, and a trio of Second Division smiles – let’s break down the numbers.
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Article 2026-08-09
Your $10 Lotto Ticket: Where The Community Money Really Goes
Mia breaks down the '100% of profits' promise and what it actually means for your average play.
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Article 2026-08-08
23,152 winners, but no Powerball? Let’s unpack that
The big rollover headline hides the real story – here’s what those winners actually took home.
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Article 2026-08-08
Why Powerball keeps rolling over (the maths behind it)
A 1-in-53.7-million jackpot means rollovers are the norm, not the exception.
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Article 2026-08-07
The strange, quiet week after winning $20 million
When the ticket validates and your old slippers still fit, but nothing else does.
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Quick answers to common questions

Q&A 2026-08-04
Same Numbers Every Week, or Shake It Up?
Why 'my numbers' are a feeling, not a strategy.
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Q&A 2026-08-03
Is Adding Powerball to Every Line Worth It?
What the +$0.80 actually changes, and when to skip it.
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Q&A 2026-08-02
What Makes a Good Line? Odd, Even, High, Low
The patterns that feel balanced β€” and why 'feel' is the right word.
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Q&A 2026-08-01
Can Hot and Cold Numbers Share One Line?
Mixing the frequent flyers with the quiet ones.
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Q&A 2026-07-31
Copy My Picks or Get a Lucky Dip?
Self-picked, my picks, or the store's random β€” which is 'best'?
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Q&A 2026-07-30
Play the Same Lines Again After a Miss?
What a losing ticket does β€” and doesn't β€” tell you.
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Q&A 2026-06-28
Why Dont You Predict Powerball Numbers Separately
Powerball is a 1-14 game with its own jackpot (1-10 before September 2026). So why does Mia focus on the 6 main numbers? An honest technical explanation.
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Q&A 2026-06-25
Whats the Biggest Lotto Win in NZ History
The record jackpots, the story behind them, and what they teach us about odds and dreams.
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Q&A 2026-06-24
What Should I Do With My 30 Lines After I Copy Them
Copied your 30 lines from Luckiwis? Here's exactly what to do next - from filling the slip to setting your budget.
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Q&A 2026-06-12
Most Common Mistakes NZ Lotto Players Make
Mia's top list of the most common Lotto mistakes - from birthday numbers to chase-the-loss - and how to avoid each one.
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