Pretoria, check your tickets! Two millionaire Lotto winners yet to claim their cash

Two Pretoria residents have struck it rich after winning their shares in Wednesday night's Lotto draw.

Ithuba announced that the first winner who has won the R8,356,457.60 LOTTO jackpot from draw number 2557, bought their ticket at a Shoprite Checkers store in Pretoria with aR70 wager using the Quick Pick selection method.

"The second winner has won the R19,435,068.10 LOTTO PLUS 2 jackpot with a ticket bought on their banking app with a R30 wager, using the QuickPick selection method," Ithuba said in a statement.

Ithuba CEO, Charmaine Mabuza, extended her congratulations to the two new multi-millionaires.

"The two winners, utilised different platforms to play in this draw which showcases the National accessibility and user-friendly platforms that make it possible for players from all walks of life to participate and win.

"Whether you're a tech-savvy player who prefers to play digitally or someone who enjoys the traditional experience of buying tickets at a local store, the National Lottery caters to diverse needs and preferences," she added.

Mabuza encouraged the in-store participants in the Pretoria area to check their tickets.

"For the player who played through a banking app, their bank would have already notified them," she said.

All winners have 365 days from the draw date to claim their winnings, and all National Lottery winnings are tax-free. Participants can check their tickets at retail stores or on-line through the National Lottery website or social media pages as there are more winners in other divisions.

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