Alright, folks, gather ’round for a tale of mystery, intrigue, and a whole lot of cash! It seems we’ve got a reluctant Lotto millionaire in our midst, and ITHUBA, the National Lottery operator, is playing a high-stakes game of “Where’s Wally?” with a R100 million twist.
Last Saturday’s Lotto draw wasn’t just your average game of chance.
Lotto millionaire: a cool R100m
Oh no, after 25 rollovers (talk about persistence paying off), some lucky soul hit the jackpot in draw number 2461.
We’re talking a cool R100 million, the second-largest Lotto jackpot in South African history. The only problem? The winner seems to be playing hard to get.
Now, before you start rummaging through your couch cushions or interrogating your significant other about their recent shopping habits, here’s what we know:
The golden ticket was purchased at a Pick n Pay store in Gauteng.
So, if you’ve been anywhere near a Pick n Pay in Gauteng recently, it might be time to dig out that ticket and give it a good, hard look.
Charmaine Mabuza, ITHUBA’s CEO, is practically bouncing off the walls with excitement. “This monumental win marks the second-largest jackpot in the history of LOTTO,” she gushed.
“We are overjoyed and can’t wait to meet the lucky winner.”
I bet they are! It’s not every day you get to play fairy godmother to a brand new multi-millionaire.
A whole lotta moola
But here’s the million-rand question (or should I say, hundred-million-rand question): What would you do with R100 million?
Buy a small island?
Fill a swimming pool with gold coins and dive in Scrooge McDuck style?
Finally afford a full tank of petrol?
While you’re pondering that, here’s a fun fact: Winners of R50,000 and above get free trauma counselling and financial advice.
Because let’s face it, suddenly having more zeros in your bank account than you’ve had hot dinners can be a tad overwhelming.
Dear lotto millionaire: Hurry!
So, to our mystery millionaire out there: If you’re reading this, it might be time to check that ticket.
And to everyone else in Gauteng: Maybe it’s worth taking a quick look at that crumpled piece of paper in your wallet.
You never know, you might be sitting on a fortune!
Remember, folks, dreams do come true – sometimes they just need a little nudge and a trip to Pick n Pay.
