Pretoria man decides to validate batch of lottery tickets, wins R32-m PowerBall jackpot
The winner plans on using his winnings to settle his home loan but will continue to work.
A Pretoria man in his 30s is R32-million richer after he decided to validate a batch of lottery tickets, one of which turned out to be the winning ticket for the PowerBall jackpot from January 31.
National lottery Ithuba issued a statement revealing the winner.
The winner said he had only started playing the national lottery five years ago, but was always hopeful he would win someday.
“I played the PowerBall via the quick-pick selection at Checkers in Randburg,” said the winner.
The winner explained that he didn’t claim his winnings because he never checks his tickets and has many he hasn’t checked or validated yet.
“Although I always play, I never check my tickets. At the moment, I still have a lot of tickets that I haven’t checked or validated as yet.
“There have been instances where some of my tickets eventually expired after a year.
“However with this particular winning ticket, it was part of a batch that I decided to go and validate at a Sasol garage this past Sunday,” he added.
The winner has no big plans to splash out on his winnings; however, he does want to settle his home loan and will continue working.
“I am used to having money and managing it. Therefore, my lifestyle won’t really change although I may do something special for my family. I am in no rush to start spending as I am quite comfortable already,” he said.
The press release said the winner is a family-oriented man who spends most weekends at home watching TV and spending time with his children.
“Ithuba congratulates the latest PowerBall multi-millionaire,” said Ithuba CEO Charmaine Mabuza.
“Since January, we have made eight millionaires across all National Lottery games, and we are positive that it’s not going to stop there.”
The player opted for his own private financial advisor and psychologist for trauma counselling.
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