Kampala, Uganda – August 9, 2024 – ITHUBA Uganda, the official operator of the Uganda National Lottery, is thrilled to announce the first 2 winners of the historic LOTTO jackpot Draw on August 3, 2024. Samuel Mbonimpa, a mason from Kyazanga, Lwengo District and Zeverio Namisi, a factory worker from Kawempe have emerged as the first 2 winners to claim their winnings out of the lucky 5 winners who won their share of the UGX1 Billion LOTTO jackpot.
Mbonimpa, 30 years old travelled to Kampala for the first time on Thursday to claim his share of over UGX 1 billion at the ITHUBA Head Office after playing the LOTTO draw 17 on Saturday, August 3, 2024, using the USSD code *278#. The Division 5 prize of UGX 932,340,000 will be shared among five winners who matched four of the six winning numbers.
The second jackpot winner to come forth and claim his windfall is Zeverio Namisi, 27 years old, a factory loader in Kawempe. Namisi who played at a Kenkom shop and clinched over UGX 186 million with a wager of UGX 9000.
Michelle Van Trotsenburg, Head of Marketing and Corporate Affairs at ITHUBA Uganda, congratulated the winners and expressed pride in celebrating this monumental moment with all jackpot winners.
She stated, “We are delighted to celebrate this life changing moment with the winners of Uganda’s largest LOTTO jackpot. It’s a testament to the trust that Ugandans have placed in our National Lottery after only nine weeks, from June 1, 2024, when we started ticket sales.”
Winners are encouraged to come forward and claim their prizes at ITHUBA Uganda’s offices.
If your numbers match our draw results, visit any registered retailer or the location where you purchased your ticket to validate it. Those who played via USSD and the website can check their numbers using https://nationallottery.go.ug/info/ticket_checker
“As Ugandans celebrate Namisi and Mbonimpa’s success, we encourage the other three jackpot winners to come forward and claim their winnings at ITHUBA Uganda’s head offices. If you believe you are one of the lucky winners from this draw or any other previous draws held by the Uganda National Lottery, please visit any registered retailer or location where you purchased your ticket to validate it,” Michelle Van Trotsenburg added.
For more information about the Uganda National Lottery, upcoming draws, and how to play, please visit www.nationallottery.go.ug or follow us on our social media channels. For enquiries please contact the toll free Player Helpline at 0800 334433.
Winnings are tax free
Players must be 18 years or older. Play responsibly.
About ITHUBA UGANDA
ITHUBA Uganda is the newly appointed official operator of Uganda’s first National Lottery, authorised and regulated by the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB). With a licence that spans a decade, our mission is to operate and transform the National Lottery into prosperity for Ugandans.
Finance Minister Matia Kasaija awarded the National Lottery operating license to ITHUBA UGANDA LIMITED for a tenure of 10 years.
The National Lottery offers numerous benefits, including the generation of funds for public projects, the creation of job opportunities, and direct contributions to the economic and social sectors. At the heart of our operations is the commitment to responsible play. ITHUBA Uganda is devoted to fostering a safe and responsible gaming environment, implementing measures to prevent problem gaming and ensure the welfare of our participants.
ITHUBA Uganda is determined to set the standards of ethical and efficient conduct in National Lottery operations. We strive to be the gold standard for lottery operations in Uganda and to serve as a model of excellence on a global scale.
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STEPHEN MUNEZA
Public Relations Officer
Tel: +256 772 544 870
Email: StephenM@ithubauganda.co.ug
