A Mataura Lotto player has won $500,000 in last night's (24 Aug) Lotto draw.

The winning first division ticket was sold at Mataura Four Square.

A Timaru ticket holder was the only other winner of last night's first division and also won half a million dollars.

Powerball was not struck last night so rolls over till Saturday, where the jackpot will be $6 million.

Strike also rolls over till Saturday and will be $300,000.