Cape Town – A Nelspruit man has come forward to claim close to R11 million after winning the January Lotto jackpot.
The new multi-millionaire played via the NedBank banking app.
The man in his forties, who works in the security sector, recently claimed his R10 966 254.50 Lotto jackpot from draw 2303 that took place on January 28.
This was not the first time, this man won the National Lottery having previously won prizes on the fifth or fourth division payouts from the Lotto and PowerBall games.
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He has also won R84 000 from one of the Sportstake games.
“I have always been hopeful that I would, one day, win the main jackpot, that is why I have continued to play,” he said.
He added that he would continue to work and use his winnings to pay his debts, however, he has no plans to let his entire family about his new found wealth, but he would help them when needed.
“We congratulate our latest Lotto Plus 1 millionaire from Umtata who played through a retailer, and is yet to claim their winnings. We also congratulate our Nelspruit Lotto winner who won through playing on the Nedbank banking app,” said Charmaine Mabuza, ITHUBA
CEO.
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Compiled by Olwethu Mpeshe
