Uganda National Lottery Powerball winners urged to claim prizes

PRESS RELEASE | 17 DECEMBER 2024

ITHUBA, the proud operator of the Uganda National Lottery, is thrilled to announce that the festive season has brought exceptional joy to Ugandans. Four lucky participants each won UGX 17,764,400, while another lucky winner claimed UGX 35,528,800 in the latest POWERBALL draw 55 held on Friday, 13th December 2024.

While the coveted POWERBALL jackpot of UGX 1.2 billion remains unclaimed, an impressive UGX 100 million rolled down to the next highest prize division, spreading cheer to even more participants. This unique feature has amplified the excitement of the game, creating new winners just in time for the festive season.

The winning numbers for the draw were: 17, 27, 37, 38, 42, and the POWERBALL number was 07.

Michelle Van Trotsenburg, Head of Marketing and Corporate Affairs at ITHUBA Uganda, said: “The POWERBALL rolldown has added a special thrill to the festive season by creating more winners and spreading the joy far and wide. We are delighted to see so many players winning big at this celebratory time of the year. I encourage all participants to check their tickets carefully – the next big winner could be you!”

Check Your Tickets Now

The Uganda National Lottery urges all participants to check their tickets promptly. Here’s how prizes can be claimed:

Prizes below Shs5 Million: Claim at any registered retailer or point of purchase.

Tickets purchased via USSD: Winners will receive direct payments of up to UGX 15 Million.

Online or Mobi Web tickets: Prizes up to UGX 20 Million will be paid directly to winners' E-wallets.

Higher-value prizes: Claim directly from an ITHUBA Uganda office in Kampala, Gulu, Mbarara, or Mbale.

To verify winning tickets, players can use the ticket checker available on the official website: www.nationallottery.go.ug.

Prize Claim Requirements

Participants claiming prizes from ITHUBA Uganda offices will need to present the following:

The winning ticket or valid winning SMS/email confirmation.

A valid National Identification card or passport.

Proof of a valid E-wallet or bank account (not older than 3 months).

For paper-based tickets, the owner must sign the back of the ticket, including their name, National Identification number, or passport number.

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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