Lucky Player has won over UGX 100 Million in Uganda National Lottery’s POWERBALL Special Roll Down Draw

PRESS RELEASE | 1 November 2024

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1 Lucky Player has won over UGX 100 Million in Uganda National Lottery’s POWERBALL Special Roll Down Draw

Kampala, Uganda – ITHUBA Uganda, the official operator of the Uganda National Lottery, is proud to announce that 1 lucky player has won over UGX 100 million in tonight’s POWERBALL roll down draw. This thrilling draw, number 43, took place on Friday, November 1, 2024, as part of the highly anticipated UGX 1.5 billion jackpot that was up for grabs and due to the jackpot not being won, a UGX 100 Million was rolled down to the highest division with a winner.

After months of ticket sales since June 1, 2024, the Uganda National Lottery has seen big participation across Uganda, with thousands of participants vying for the guaranteed POWERBALL jackpot.

The winning numbers for this roll down draw were 28, 30, 33, 36, 46 with the POWERBALL number 8.

Michelle Van Trotsenburg, Head of Marketing and Corporate Affairs at ITHUBA Uganda said, “We are thrilled to celebrate this exciting moment with the winner of Uganda National Lottery’s second roll down since we launched in the market. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the lucky winner.”

“By offering this GUARANTEED payout, we’re reinforcing our commitment to making every game memorable for our participants. We invite everyone to take part in this upcoming draws for our other games and be part of the thrill,” she added.

How the Roll Down Works

• Guaranteed Roll Down: UGX 100 million was rolled down to the next highest prize division with winners/a winner after no player matched the 5 numbers plus a POWERBALL.
• Highest Match Wins: Players who matched the most numbers in the designated division won a share of the rolled-down prize pool.

The Uganda National Lottery encourages the winner to come forward and claim their prize. Tickets can be validated at any registered retailer or at the location where they were purchased. Players who purchased tickets via USSD or the official website can check their numbers online.

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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.

For media inquiries, please contact:

STEPHEN MUNEZA

Public Relations Officer

Email: StephenM@ithubauganda.co.ug