Powerball Changes This Weekend | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 12, 2026 · 1m

This Saturday’s Powerball jackpot hits $10 million—and it’s guaranteed to be won. But get ready for a major change: starting September 16, Powerball switches to a tougher 14-ball format with a new $60 million top prize. Lotto New Zealand warns of store lines and website slowdowns due to the frenzy. Sales systems go offline at 7:30 PM Saturday night for the upgrade—so grab your tickets early, especially before the cutoff. Online players? Snap a photo or write down your numbers before the system shuts down. While the payout skyrockets, mathematicians say your odds just got much slimmer. Check…