The mania is infectious: Newcomers splashing out on Lotto tickets in Hamilton MIKE MATHERGEORGE HEARD/STUFF.CO.NZFirst-time Lotto ticket buyer Vicky Hao spent up big. It was Vicky Hao's first go at buying Lotto tickets in eight years of living in New Zealand. Hao was motivated to buy tickets after a close friend won $10,800 on Lotto a few weeks ago. I would buy a house for myself, because I am still renting and I can't afford to buy a home." I know for a fact that unlike a lot of other charity organisations, it would be money well spent."

Source: Stuff July 09, 2016 01:40 UTC