3:45 pm today

More than million Lotto tickets sold for must-win $55 million draw

3:45 pm today

Many have lined up to get their hands on a lotto ticket for tonight's record $55 dollar draw. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly

Lines have been building for tonight's record $55 million Lotto draw.

More than 1.2 million tickets had been sold by Friday night.

Saturday's draw is a must-win.

In 2016, $44m was won by a ticket.

Lotto won't reveal where tonight's winning ticket or tickets were sold, until 11am, Sunday, 16 November.

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