{"id":8342,"date":"2025-09-12T09:24:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T12:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/?p=8342"},"modified":"2026-04-19T13:57:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T16:57:34","slug":"uganda-national-lottery-records-nearly-one-million-winners-since-launch-last-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/uganda-national-lottery-records-nearly-one-million-winners-since-launch-last-year","title":{"rendered":"Uganda National Lottery records nearly one million winners since launch last year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ITHUBA Uganda celebrates landmark milestone as players nationwide score huge life-changing wins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Uganda.- The Uganda National Lottery<\/strong>, operated by ITHUBA Uganda, has recorded a groundbreaking achievement, creating more than 986,000 winners<\/strong> in just over a year since its launch on June 1, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head of Marketing and Corporate Affairs at ITHUBA Uganda, Michelle Van Trotsenburg<\/strong>, said players are winning more frequently, from record jackpots to rapid digital winnings<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are thrilled to celebrate all the lucky winners in August 2025 and the incredible milestone<\/strong> of nearly one million winners since our launch in June 2024. This achievement<\/strong> is not only a testament to the excitement our games bring, but also to the trust<\/strong> Ugandans have placed in the National Lottery,\u201d said Van Trotsenburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Michelle Van Trotsenburg highlights ITHUBA Uganda\u2019s National Lottery achieving nearly one million winners. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Traditional games<\/strong> such as Lotto and the flagship Powerball continue to offer significant prizes, while Daily Lotto has grown in popularity among players seeking regular draws<\/strong>. From large jackpots<\/strong> to instant digital wins<\/strong>, the lottery now provides a range of options for different types of participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Van Trotsenburg added: “Every ticket purchased represents more than just the chance to win-it fuels a growing lottery industry<\/strong> that is uplifting communities and changing lives across the country.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This milestone highlights the Lottery\u2019s fast growth<\/strong> and its impact on communities across Uganda. Modern, quick-draw games<\/strong> are drawing more players than ever, with Taano Taano capturing nationwide attention and digital hits<\/strong> like Spin4Cash, Fortune Fruits and Wheel of Fortune gaining popularity for instant wins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With jackpots climbing and winners announced daily, September is expected to bring increased activity<\/strong>. Powerball jackpots are rising, Lotto is offering multimillion-dollar prizes and Taano Taano remains a favourite for frequent draws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nearly a million winners and counting, ITHUBA Uganda is reshaping the National Lottery, turning big jackpots into real impact for players and communities<\/strong> alike.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\tSee also:<\/span> Uganda lottery players without internet urged to play via USSD<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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