Sizekhaya Chief Operations Officer Fundi Sithebe<\/strong> said, according to IOL: \u201cThe 90 days are around the corner, and our guarantee is that we will deliver a seamless<\/strong> and exciting Lotto on June 1.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Among the changes the company plans to introduce, Sithebe said the most significant would be the widespread availability of retailer terminals<\/strong>. \u201cWe are integrating many more terminals across the South African footprint, which means players will have greater and better accessibility <\/strong>through retail outlets. We have also secured expanded access through banks, enabling customers to access lottery offerings via banking apps across a far broader population,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The operator has also teamed with SMEs in townships and rural areas<\/strong> to expand lottery access through stores and handheld B2B devices, alongside bigger jackpots and more frequent <\/strong>rollovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sithebe added: \u201cWe have partnered with smaller SMEs in townships and rural areas. The lottery will be accessible in stores and through B2B partners<\/strong> using small handheld devices. We have also adjusted the jackpot structure<\/strong>, allowing jackpots to grow bigger <\/strong>and roll over more frequently, as it currently takes longer to win.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The rollout of additional terminals and digital access points forms part of Sizekhaya\u2019s plans to broaden the lottery\u2019s reach<\/strong> across South Africa by making tickets and services available through more retail locations, banking platforms <\/strong>and small business partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While aiming to enhance visibility and accessibility, Sithebe said the group supports further discussions around strengthening the policy framework <\/strong>to address gambling-related harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sithebe said: \u201cWith the backing of partners like Goldrush<\/strong>, which is embedded in governance and client protection, we are confident that, together with our own enhancements, we will safeguard players<\/strong> and ensure integrity against overexposure.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n Sithebe added that a multifaceted discussion<\/strong> is required across various pieces of legislation that may need reform, while illegal betting must also be addressed. She said Sizekhaya has the necessary checks and balances in place, along with a firm commitment<\/strong> to protecting lottery players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The rollout comes as the award of the five-year, R180bn fourth National Lottery and Sports Pools licence has faced legal challenges<\/strong>, although the operator has said preparations for the planned June 1 launch remain on track.<\/p>\n\n\nExpanding access and jackpots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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