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July is wrapping up in spectacular fashion, and LottoStar's lucky winners are closing off the month with life-changing payouts.

 into a multi-millionaire with a thrilling 

To date, LottoStar has paid out winnings of 

 to our lucky players and the next big celebration could have your name on it.

With over 800 exciting games to choose from and payouts of up to 

, your winning moment could be just one spin, one hand, or one bet away.

Will you be August's first big winner? Bet now and find out.

July Wrap-Up: The Hottest Wins of the Month

LottoStar celebrates one of many extraordinary wins yet, as N.A. turned a single spin into a life-changing win R28,5 Million on Elephant Stampede Privé - Congratulations!

Here’s how N.A. became one of Mzansi's newest multi-millionaire:

How does it feel to be South Africa’s newest multi-millionaire?

It doesn’t feel any different currently because the feeling hasn’t sunk in yet. Once it does, it’ll be unbelievable.

Did you have a feeling you’d win after betting with just a single spin?

Not at all! I’ve been trying my luck for a few hours, and my big win moment randomly landed.

What was your reaction when you saw the win?

[Chuckles] Honestly, I don’t know what to say. I had to pinch myself to see if I’m awake, but I do think that I need time to let it sink in, so I will give it that.

Who was the first person you told about your big win?

I haven’t told anybody. Until it sinks in and I decide I have a plan for my way forward, I will share the news with people I’m close to.

No plans yet, but investing my winnings would be a great plan. Maybe, just maybe, I’ll bring some of it back to LottoStar to potentially hit a higher win if I’m lucky.

What advice would you give other players?

Always remember to have a strong mind and bet responsibly.

N.A. didn't see the win coming. Nobody ever does. But at LottoStar, life-changing moments have a way of finding you - one spin at a time.

Ready to find your fortune? Spin now on LottoStar’s Reel Rush Privé Slot Games for a chance to win payouts of up to R40 Million, instantly! Your next win could just be one spin away.

LottoStar Has a New Multi-Millionaire From Just One Spin

Ever wondered what could happen in just 30 minutes?

Well, one LottoStar player took a seat at our 

 table and in 30 minutes, walked away with over R9 Million in winnings.

Winning over R9 Million in 30 minutes isn't just a win. It could be a new car, a home deposit, a trip around the world, school fees paid for years in advance, and so much more. It's the kind of win that makes you put your phone down and sit with it for a minute.

Your 30-minute Winning Moment Could Be Next

This is a reminder that anything can happen in just a short space of time and stories like this are what make betting at LottoStar so exciting.

 is that every bet could bring a new opportunity – giving you a chance to win instant payouts of up to R25 Million.

Whether you've got 30 minutes or 30 seconds, the next big win could be yours. 

LottoStar Player Becomes Over R9 Million Richer In Just 30 Minutes

Your World of Live Games is celebrating an incredible new jackpot winner after one lucky player turned a simple R3 scratch into a life-changing R5,4 Million win on 

What began as a quick scratch became a moment worth celebrating for P.F., showing how exciting possibilities can start small.

Daily Ka-Ching is loved for its easy, quick-to-bet format and a chance to win instant payouts of up to R5,4 Million. With a single scratch, players jump straight into the action for instant thrills.

The chance to win payouts of up to R5,4 Million – instantly!

This blend of accessibility and excitement keeps players coming back for more.

Daily Ka-Ching is available exclusively to Your World of Live Games, giving you the freedom to enjoy the thrill whenever and wherever they choose.

From R3 to R5,4 Million: Celebrating a Daily Ka-Ching Jackpot Winner

They started their new year with a moment that changed everything – a $1 Million (around R16,5 Million) lottery win.

Francis and Nick, a retired Australian couple, had only ever bought one lottery ticket before. That first ticket won them $14 (around R231). Instead of stopping there, they decided to take another chance together.

The win came with disbelief, then joy – the kind that’s shared quietly between two people who’ve spent years building a life side by side. It wasn’t loud or over the top. It was simply a moment where everything aligned.

For them, the thrill was in taking a chance together at the start of a brand-new year – a small, shared decision that became unforgettable.

With retirement giving them time to enjoy what matters most, they already know how they’ll celebrate: ticking off a long-held dream from their bucket list – a trip to Morocco. A place they’ve talked about for years, now ready to explore hand in hand, at their own pace.

This story reminds us that winning moments don’t always come from big plans. Sometimes, they come from simple choices, shared excitement, and the courage to try – together.

So, are you feeling lucky this February? Simply match 7 lucky numbers in 

 and you could win a life-changing payout of up to R22 Million – the perfect payout to share with someone you love.

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Two Hearts, One Unforgettable Win.

From scratch to bank! Mzansi, we have a new millionaire!
A big congratulations to T.N. for securing a jackpot win of over R5,4 Million on our 

Here’s what she had to say about winning a jackpot:

I really can’t believe it. LottoStar has really changed my life and it feels surreal that I’m a millionaire.

Did you have a feeling you’d win after betting with just R3?

Not at all! I was so shocked because I didn’t even know what I was doing when I opened the Daily Ka-Ching ScratchCard game.

I prayed because I really wanted it to feel true. It only hit me when I saw my R5,4 Million in my bank account.

I told my brother. He was so happy for me. The first thing he told me was to save a lot of it.

I plan to start the process of taking my children back to a private school because they’re so smart. I can finally pay for their quality education, as one of them would like to be a medical doctor one day, and I need to make that happen. Investing is also definitely in the books. Thanks to LottoStar!

Dream it. Pray for it. When you win, spend your money wisely.

Let T.N.’s jackpot win, from a single bet of R3, be a reminder that no matter how small you bet, anything is possible.

With a scratch of a card on our ScratchCard Games, you could win payouts of up to R75 Million - instantly.

T.N. Joins the Millionaires Club on Daily Ka-Ching

Every win tells a story and in 2025, LottoStar’s winners wrote some of the most unforgettable chapters yet. From life-changing payouts to dreams finally coming true, this year has been one of fortune, celebration and endless possibilities. Across South Africa, ordinary days became extraordinary as players embraced every opportunity to win big.

Some of the year’s most remarkable moments came from our 

, where simple spins turned into life-altering fortunes:

 a win that will forever change their life.

These incredible wins are just a glimpse of the excitement that defined the year. And while these life-changing moments made headlines, LottoStar ensured the thrill of winning reached even more South Africans through our radio competitions, turning dreams into reality for everyday players.

From May through October, six South Africans became instant millionaires through our exciting competitions:

 an instant millionaire — a win she described as “unreal.” Over three weeks, listeners shared a total of 

, while players collectively walked away with 

on East Coast Radio this time, a young mining apprentice was crown as the 

 take the Grand Prize home, while players won 

 on Metro FM wrapped up 2025 with Mpho claiming the ultimate prize.

Six millionaires in six months — that’s the power of LottoStar.

The excitement didn’t stop there. Beyond monumental wins and radio competitions, players had the chance to win 

 – 500 players won a share of R500,000, TWICE a week.


At LottoStar, every win opens the door to life-changing possibilities. To date, we’ve paid out over 

 in Star Rewards, letting players earn real cash back for every bet they place.

There’s no perfect day to win — every day brings new possibilities. Check out our recent winners here and see how ordinary days are becoming extraordinary.

As we look toward 2026, the thrill continues. Place your bets now for a chance at payouts of up to 

LottoStar Winners: Dreams That Became Reality 

The Funniest Big Win Stories That’ll Make You Believe in Luck!

Ever had one of those moments where you think, “There’s no way that just happened”? Well, luck has a wicked sense of humour and these big winners are living proof. From tickets found in the laundry to jackpots hiding in the trash, these stories remind us that sometimes, fortune favours the forgetful, the funny and the lucky.


At LottoStar, we love a good laugh — especially when it comes with a win. Dive into these stories on how comic moments flipped the fortune of many:



When a British teen scooped up a £7 Million (around R162 Million) EuroMillions jackpot, she did what any panicked winner would do – she hid her ticket in her bra to keep it “safe”. A poll reported that 30% of female lottery winners hide their tickets in their bra – a whole new meaning to “keep your cards close to your chest.”



A Canadian couple found a CA$1 Million (around R12 Million) winning ticket tucked inside a history book while helping their grandson with homework. The best part? It was just two days from expiring.
Moral of the story: sometimes, doing your homework really does pay off.



James Bozeman Jr. must’ve been on first-name terms with Lady Luck – he won the Florida Lotto twice. On both occasions, he purchased the tickets from the same store, taking home over US$13 Million (around R226 Million) in total.



A delivery man from North Carolina accidentally tossed his winning ticket into the bin. Upon hearing that his local convenience store issued a winning ticket, he searched every corner of house. Eventually, his wife found the ticket in the dustbin – covered in food scraps, but who cares because it was worth US$650,000 (around R11 Million).



We are taught to be kind and polite, especially to the elderly. Mindy, from Florida let an elderly lady go ahead of her in line to purchase a lottery ticket, because of this act of kindness, she bagged the winning ticket worth $590 Million (over R10 Billion). She donated a portion of her winnings to her old High School and established a foundation, dedicated to providing financial grants to residents of Maine, Florida. The moral of the story is that good things really do come to those who wait or those who let someone else go first.

If these stories prove anything, it’s that luck has a sense of humour. It doesn’t always follow logic — sometimes it’sabout timing, instinct and fate. You never know when your big win will come. Most wins at LottoStar, came when our players least expected it.

Place your bets on our amazing array of games, you could win payouts of up to R75 Million and tell us your story on how you bagged that win.

The Funniest Big Wins That'll Make You Believe in Luck

What started as a dream turned into a life-changing reality for one lucky player, Mpho Khanye. Among 120 hopeful finalists holding a Golden Ticket, Mpho’s unwavering belief and fearless instinct carried her through every nail-biting round of LottoStar’s R1 Million Woza Win Grand Finale on Metro FM.

Her story is one of pure determination, hope, and the thrill of taking a chance. 

When you received one of 120 Golden Tickets – what was it like knowing you had a shot at R1 Million?

I was so excited. I couldn’t believe that I was the chosen one but at the same time, I always believed that when I came here, I’m going to make it.

What was racing through your mind during each nerve-wracking round?

As someone who’s been unemployed for a very long time, the only thing that was running through my mind was how much I needed to win this R1 Million for myself, my daughter and my family.

When you made it to the final three and chose your briefcase, how did you trust your instincts?

Deep down, I just knew it! I knew that one case was mine.

The moment of truth – how did it feel to become LottoStar's R1 Million Woza Win Grand Finale winner?

It feels so good to be a MILLIONAIRE! I’m so happy that I get to do a lot more than I couldn’t.

How do you plan on spending your big win?

My first focus would be to buy a car. I am definitely getting an upgrade – something more comfortable. Next would be to build a house for my family because I’ve always wanted to do that for a long time.

Any words of encouragement to other players?

Keep placing your bets. It’s all about luck. You’ll never know your fate, but keep playing.

From a Golden Ticket to a million-rand victory, Mpho Khanye’s story is proof that belief and a bit of luck can change everything. Her win marks a new beginning. One filled with hope, gratitude, and endless possibility.

Congratulations once again to Mpho Khanye, our R1 Million Woza Win Grand Finale winner! To her, this win means more than money. It’s a fresh start for her and her family.

You could be next! Place your bets and you could stand a chance to win up to R75 Million in payouts in over 800 games.

Woza Win: From a Golden Ticket Winner to Mzansi’s Newest Millionaire

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You know how some moments are planned and some just randomly happen unexpectedly? You can prepare, practise, strategise and wait for your chance but when the moment arrives, there’s only one thing left to do – to step up.

South Africa got a reminder of that last week, when Banyana Banyana secured a hard-fought 2-1 win to keep their World Cup hopes alive. And standing tall when it mattered most was goalkeeper Kaylin Swart, who earned Woman of the Match honours after an exceptional performance between the goalposts.

This was more than a football moment. It was a very South African one - where you get the feeling of watching someone rise after they’ve fallen, take centre stage and own it while you collectively hold your breath, shouting at the screen and celebrating with every South African.

Women’s Month celebrates the women who’ve broken barriers and made space for themselves and others but it’s just as much about the everyday moments. It’s about the woman who backs herself when no one else does, who takes the lead and who tries again after a setback.

Kaylin Swart’s performance is a great example. When the pressure was on, there was no time to wonder if she was ready. She had to be, and she was – save after save. That’s what being in the moment looks like.

Isn’t that what makes a great experience memorable? The anticipation before something happens, just like how you feel before placing your bet on your favourite LottoStar games.

, every game brings its own moments of anticipation, excitement and unexpected turns. Sometimes it’s less about what’s coming next and more about being there for what you’re doing in the moment. You just never know when an ordinary moment is going to become THEE moment.

Maybe that’s the real lesson from Banyana’s latest win. You don’t always get to choose when your moment arrives but you seize it when it does. Back yourself, take the opportunity at a chance for something big, such as betting on over 800 games for a chance to win instant payouts of up to R75 Million.

That’s the kind of spirit that shows us that RSA is really our DNA.

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No DNA. Just RSA: Be the Moment