Four lottery players win big in Burkina Faso in May
Lucky players split more than 163,087,500 CFA francs (€248,625) in winnings while taking part in the Burkinabe Mutual Urban Bet.
Burkina Faso.- The National Lottery Burkinabe (LONAB) has handed out 163,087,500 CFA francs (€248,625) in winnings to four lucky players of the Burkinabe Mutual Urban Bet (PMU’B) in May.
The checks were presented in a special ceremony held at LONAB’s headquarters in Ouagadougou on May 27, 2025, by Technical Advisor Aymar Tiendrebeogo on behalf of the LONAB General Manager.
The winners include Zongo Casimir, a hotelier, who took home 57,354,000 FCFA (€87,435) with a 12,600 FCFA bet (€19) on the 4+1 system on May 14. Leama Tanga Vincent de Paul earned 30,649,500 FCFA (€46,724) on May 18 with a wager of 6,300 FCFA (€9.60). Ourdraogo Yacouba, a welder, claimed 37,499,500 FCFA (€57,167) from his May 9 bet, while Sidibe Seydou won 37,584,500 FCFA (€57,297) with a bet on the same day.
LONAB officials commended the winners during the event and urged them to make the most of their prizes by improving their well-being and caring for their families.
The latest payouts underscore LONAB’s position as a reliable and lucrative gaming platform in Burkina Faso. According to Technical Advisor Aymar Tiendrebeogo, the winnings demonstrate LONAB’s commitment to transparency, fairness and accountability in its gaming operations.
He invited all citizens to play the game and support the nation’s socio-economic development.
