Ithuba denies Lottery winner conspiracies, highlights fair play and big wins
The National Lottery Ithuba said they were aware of "misleading and factually incorrect information currently circulating on social media regarding the legitimacy of winners.
"We wish to assure all South Africans that the National Lottery operates under the highest levels of fairness, transparency, and accountability," Ithuba said in a statement this week.
"Every draw is conducted using certified systems, under strict oversight from independent auditors, and safeguarded through rigorous security protocols and surveillance."
They said winners are "determined purely by chance," adding that no one, including Ithub, can predict or influence the outcome.
In addition, all winner records are kept for necessary auditing purposes.
"It has been suggested that all big winners since 2020 have come only from Absa or FNB, and that Ithuba issued a statement that all 2022 Division 1 winners were from these banks.
"This is simply not true. Winners come from across the country, via both retail outlets and digital platforms."
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