Over sh1 billion won in single night of LOTTO jackpot

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | ITHUBA Uganda has just announced winners of the largest LOTTO jackpot pay out in the country’s history. With ticket sales going live only nine weeks ago on June 1, 2024, the grand prize of over UGX 1 billion guaranteed jackpot has been won by 11 lucky players.

The winning numbers for this historic draw are 8, 31, 35,42,46,47 and bonus number 6.

The Division 5 prize of UGX 932,340,000 will be shared amongst 5 winners who each matched 4 out of the 6 winning numbers, making this the most significant jackpot in Uganda’s lottery history. The division 6 prize of UGX 73,420,200 will be shared amongst 6 winners who matched 3 numbers plus a bonus number.

Michelle Van Trotsenburg, Head of Marketing and Corporate Affairs at ITHUBA Uganda, expressed her excitement and pride in this monumental event. “We are thrilled to celebrate this historic moment with the winners of Uganda’s largest LOTTO jackpot. It’s a testament to the enthusiasm and trust that Ugandans have placed in our National Lottery. We are committed to continuing to deliver exciting opportunities and life-changing prizes to our participants.”

Since its launch, the Uganda National Lottery has seen positive growth, and the UGX 1 billion jackpot win marks a significant milestone in ITHUBA Uganda’s journey to transform lives through the lottery, an official said.

“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners,” added Van Trotsenburg. “This jackpot win is just the beginning of many more thrilling opportunities and substantial rewards for our participants. We are excited about the future and the positive impact the lottery will continue to have on the lives of Ugandans.”