An unemployed father has transformed his life by winning R1.7 million in a Sportstake 8 jackpot, using his knowledge of the game. He plans to invest the winnings into a business for his family's future.
The man placed a R10 manual wager based on his own knowledge of the game, and walked away with a life-changing windfall and the well-deserved title of InjaYeGame.
“I couldn’t believe I had won so much money from a game I love and only a R10 ticket. I kept my ticket safely tucked inside my Bible until I could claim it,” said the winner.
The jackpot could not have come at a better time for the winner, who expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to change the course of his life and provide for his family. He plans to use the winnings to start a business that will offer long-term stability and income for his household.
“This win is a dream come true,” he said.
“I’m grateful for the chance to build a better future for my loved ones."
Charmaine Mabuza, the CEO of Ithuba, the operator of the national lottery, congratulated the winner, saying: "Sportstake 8 is an exhilarating game that combines the thrill of soccer with the excitement of winning. We congratulate the winner on his blend of sports knowledge and luck."
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