Pretoria’s Big Win: Two Residents Strike Lotto Gold

Pretoria is buzzing this week, and for good reason — two local residents have just landed life-changing Lotto wins worth a combined R27.7 million.

While most of us were settling in for a chilly winter Wednesday night, someone in a Shoprite Checkers store was unknowingly placing a R70 bet that would turn into R8.3 million. That was the jackpot prize from Lotto draw 2557, and the ticket was bought using the popular Quick Pick method.

But the real shocker? The second winner, who used a banking app to buy a R30 Quick Pick ticket, bagged a whopping R19.4 million from the Lotto Plus 2 draw. No need to dig through pockets or junk drawers — their bank likely already broke the good news.

A Digital Win and a Classic One

According to Ithuba, the National Lottery operator, these two Pretoria locals hit the jackpot using different platforms — a testament to just how accessible the game has become.

Whether you’re picking up groceries or scrolling through your banking app on your phone, the dream of becoming a millionaire is just a tap or slip away.

Charmaine Mabuza, CEO of Ithuba, congratulated the winners and highlighted the versatility of the platforms available. “Whether you’re a tech-savvy player who prefers to play digitally or someone who enjoys the traditional experience of buying tickets at a local store, the National Lottery caters to diverse needs and preferences,” she said in a statement.

Time To Check Your Tickets, Pretoria

With two big wins in one city, many Pretoria residents are likely double-checking their tickets — and for good reason. If you were in that Shoprite Checkers recently, now might be the time to look behind the fridge magnet.

Players who bought their tickets in-store should verify their numbers at any National Lottery retailer or online. Meanwhile, banking app players can rest easy knowing that notifications usually come through automatically.

It’s also worth noting that all winnings are tax-free, and winners have 365 days from the draw date to claim their prize.

Social Media Reacts: “It’s Always Pretoria!”

On social media, the reactions were swift — and a little envious.

“Pretoria stays winning,” one user posted on X. “I’ve been playing Lotto for years and never even won R100. Must be the air in Gauteng,” joked another.

Some Pretoria locals even claimed to have a “gut feeling” this week and are now kicking themselves for not buying a ticket. Others say it’s inspired them to start playing again.

If it Can Happen in Pretoria…

It’s easy to brush off Lotto stories as far-fetched fantasies. But when two people from the same city become multimillionaires overnight — using nothing more than a R30 or R70 bet — it suddenly feels a little more real.

So if you’re in the mood to take a chance this week, don’t forget to check your ticket. Or maybe just try your luck on your banking app, like one of Pretoria’s newest millionaires.

Who knows — next time, it could be you.

Source:IOL 

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