# Powerball Changes This Weekend | Auckland News

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Podcast: [Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371)
Published: 2026-09-12T09:51:57+00:00
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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 results online even if you can’t buy tickets Sunday morning—everything should be back up by then. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/41d3c96f96220cda

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