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 has a new jackpot winner. Z.M ‘cashed out’ on a whopping payout of R2 Million to become SA’s newest millionaire. Here’s what she had to say about her journey on the lucky plane:

1. How does it feel to be South Africa’s NEWEST Millionaire?


It feels like a dream. I don’t even have enough words to express myself..

2. Did you have a feeling that you'd win?


Yes. I had a feeling that I would win because Aviator is the only game I enjoy betting on and where I always win small amounts, however, I didn’t think that I would hit the jackpot.

How did you reach the x20,000 multiplier?


I just anxiously watched the multipliers increase and something told me not to cash out yet and to my surprise, I hit the jackpot.


I’m going to buy a house, pay off my debts and spoil my children.

5. Have you ever won anything before on LottoStar?


Yes, I have. I win regularly on Aviator. The highest amount I won before was R40,000.


My favourite game is Aviator. I’ve been betting on it since I joined LottoStar.


I would like to say thank you to LottoStar, you’ve really made me so happy with this R2 Million win.

8. Will you continue betting on LottoStar?


Yes, I’ll continue betting on my favourite game, Aviator. My love for it has increased.

9. Would you recommend LottoStar to your family and friends?


Definitely.

You could also be flying high with Aviator like Z.M. Bet now from a minimum of R2 for a chance to win an instant payout of up to R2 Million.

Z.M 'Cashed Out' Aviator Jackpot

S.G bagged a whooping R250,000 in Thursday’s Reel Jackpot Race. As a first-prize winner, she opted for the cash payout instead of the VW Polo Vivo.

Here’s what she had to say about taking part in Thursday night’s race:

1. How does it feel to be the first prize winner in our Thursday Reel Jackpot Race?


I am very happy to be the first prize winner. I’m still trying to process it.


No, I didn’t think I would win, never mind first place.

3. What was going through your mind when you were betting on the race?


I was enjoying the thrill of it all because during the race everything happens so fast.


4. Why did you opt for the cash payout instead of the VW Polo Vivo?


I opted for the cash payout because I needed the cash. Plus, I already own a similar VW Polo Vivo.


The money will go towards home renovations and I will invest the rest of it.

6. Was this the first time participating in the Reel Jackpot Race?


No, I always participate in the Sunday races but as soon as I heard that there was a Thursday one, I had to try it and it paid off.

7. Have you ever won anything before with LottoStar?


Wealth Inn is my most favourite followed by Wild Trucks.


I would like to thank LottoStar for this big win, it’s a blessing indeed. It came at the right time.

10. Would you recommend LottoStar to anyone?

Yes, I will tell my family and friends to try their luck on LottoStar.

You can now participate in our

, every Thursday, from 7 to 9PM. Players stand to win their share of R500,000 while the first prize winner could win a brand new VW Polo Vivo or R250,000 in cash.

S.G takes 1st place in Thursday's Reel Jackpot Race 

C.S. won Loads of Dough with just a scratch of a card. Read more on what our latest jackpot winner had to say:



1. How does it feel to be our latest jackpot winner?


Not really. I was just having fun and trying my luck on Loads of Dough and it paid off.

3. What was going through your mind when you were betting?


I thought to myself it would be nice to win some money. 




With this money, I will be able to pay off my house and a some of my bills.

6. Have you been betting on LottoStar for a while?


I’m new to LottoStar and only started betting about a month ago.


I’ve won before on Crazy Time and Win A Gold Bar. However, it wasn’t big wins as this one.


Loads of Dough is my new favourite game since it has made me richer.


I love LottoStar and will be recommending it to my family and friends. I will continue betting because with my luck, I might win even bigger.

C.S is living proof that the winning never stops with LottoStar experience. So why not scratch your way to amazing payouts of up to R255 Million with our ScratchCard games? Who knows? You could be next!

C.S bags the ‘Loads of Dough’ jackpot

How many times have you thought of giving up because you weren’t winning? Meet the resilient S.K. who refused to give up on her dreams of becoming a multi-millionaire. With a scratch of a card on Retirement Fund, S.K. walked away R3,7 Million richer and here’s her heart-warming story:




I am over the moon. I have placed multiple bets but they resulted in small wins. However, I knew one day I would win big.


I had a feeling I would win because I have been betting for quite some time. I knew my lucky day would come. When I have my eyes on the prize, I do not give up until I reach it.



Were you hoping to hit the top-tier jackpot?


I was hoping for the highest jackpot but this R3,7 Million is life-changing and will make a huge difference in my life.

4. What made you to bet on Retirement Fund?


Retirement Fund is my favourite ScratchCard game and the payout was quite enticing.


I am currently house hunting for the perfect home for my family but a portion of the amount will be going towards my retirement fund. With the help of a financial adviser, I will be investing some of it.



6. Who was the first person you shared the news with?


My sister was the first person I told. She was in disbelief. I had to show her my phone so that she could believe me.


I have won before but it was not this big. I think I am still going to win.


My advice to fellow players is that they should continue betting even if you don’t win, it will eventually pay off.

You could be like S.K and scratch your way to an early retirement with 

. Scratch now for a chance to win a payout of up to R132 Million and retire in leisure.

S.K scratched her way to a retirement fund 

Meet J.M, our second Gold Bar Giveaway winner who won a 1kg gold bar worth R 953,363 on Wednesday, 24 August 2022. J.M opted to take the cash payout instead of the Gold Bar. Here’s what she had to say about her recent windfall.



How does it feel to win in our first ever Gold Bar Giveaway?


I’m at a loss for words. I have been praying to win something big from LottoStar. So, when I found out about the Gold Bar Giveaway, I knew I had to had to participate because I was already going through financial difficulty and needed a miracle.




Yes, I did have this funny feeling that I’d win and when I saw an SMS from LottoStar about the giveaway, I knew I had to try my luck and it paid off at the end.

What was going through your mind during the Gold Bar Giveaway?


I was busy with work and I got the reminder SMS about the giveaway which was about to take place from LottoStar. A few minutes later, another one came through congratulating me on winning. In my mind I thought the winnings would be R3000 or something small but I couldn’t believe my eyes when I finally opened my profile to check my credits and that it was a huge amount.



Why did you opt for the money, rather than the 1kg gold bar?


I needed the money more because I have family dependent on me financially and also the debts that I need to pay off.




Apart from going back to school and investing in my daughter’s education, I was busy renovating my home, so I would like to wrap it up. I want to venture into some sort of business which will be run by my sisters who are currently unemployed. I am the sole breadwinner providing for 8 family members. The money will relieve me of a lot of my financial responsibilities.

Who was the first person you shared the news with?


My mother and my sister. We usually buy vouchers and bet on the games together.



Have you ever won anything before on LottoStar?


Yes, I recently won R6,900 if I am not mistaken. However, not a big win like this one.I’ve placed bets before on Lantern Luck and I won each time.




Lantern Luck, Wealth-Inn, Lucky Lucky and Mystical Fortune. I love the Reel Rush Games.




Betting on these games has changed my life. Many people tend not to believe the winners on social media. I am living proof it is true and real.

Why wait for 6 weeks to win a Gold Bar when you could win one every 2 seconds?
With our 

 ScratchCard game, you could win a stack of 1kg gold bar OR a maximum payout of up to R10 Million.

LottoStar’s 2nd Gold Bar Giveaway Winner

LottoStar launched our first ever Gold Bar Giveaway in July 2022, where players had to participate in at least 4 Reel Jackpot Races to qualify. The first prize winner would walk away with a 1kg gold bar and second to 11th place win cash prizes of R10,000 each.

With our first Gold Bar Giveaway taking place on Wednesday, 13 July at 7PM, B.C made history by becoming our first ever 1kg gold bar (at the value of R934,685) winner. This was his heart-warming story after he had won.

How does it feel to win in our first Gold Bar Giveaway?


This is an exciting gift from God because of the financial situation I was in. I feel like my prayers have finally been answered. Although, I’m still in disbelief. I spent last night crying, praying and thanking God for this miraculous gift which came right on time.




Not at all. The giveaway did cross my mind; however, I was hoping for the R10,000 prize because that amount alone would have changed my life. Little did I know I’d take the grand prize. I never thought I’d win.


Well, firstly I had no data, so I had to use my girlfriend’s cellphone. Then halfway through the race, I received a text saying, “Congratulations”, which implied I had won something. When I saw the amount on my profile, I was in disbelief.I couldn’t even speak.




My business is in desperate need of a financial boost. The grand prize came in handy. I’m in the business of recycling scrap metal, with this money, I will now be able to settle my business debts, secure premises for my business, invest in a metal press machine. I also intend to share some of it with my mom and my local church that have always supported me when I was down.




As I mentioned, I was using my girlfriend’s phone, so obviously she was the first person who knew. I called my mom afterwards and asked that her not to tell anyone.
 

Yes, but it wasn’t a major win like this one.




I always try out several games, from Reel Rush to Roulette because LottoStar offers some of the most amazing games, it’s hard to choose.





This prize will change my life for the better. It came in at the right time, just when my business needs a boost. I intend on using wisely and to give to those in need.Thank you LottoStar for changing my life.



 is around the corner, on the 24 August 2022. Simply, participate in at least 4 Reel Jackpot Races to qualify for the Gold Bar Giveaway.

LottoStar’s 1st Gold Bar Giveaway Winner!

“One stupid mistake can change everything”. Imagine a simple mistake resulting in a million-dollar payout. Lotteries rely heavily on randomness; however, an Iowa resident matched the first 5 numbers on a Mega Millions draw and won $1 Million (R15 664 950,00 in South Africa) over what he believes was a clerical mistake.

Josh Buster won a life-changing $1 Million (R15 664 950,00) in the Mega Millions draw after a simple mistake was made by a store cashier. Buster asked for five ‘easy ticket plays’ for the Mega Millions on one ticket. However, the cashier mistakenly printed out one play ticket but after recognizing her mistake, she offered to print out 4 additional plays on a different ticket.

"I feel like that changed the numbers that I would have gotten if she had put them all on one instead of making that mistake,” Buster said. The Mega Millions ticket matched the first five numbers but missed the Mega Ball which would have resulted in a $20 million (R313 298 953,01) jackpot win.

Nonetheless, Buster is pleased with his fortune as he is a skeptic who does not believe in luck. On the contrary, he believes that the mistake resulted in a million-dollar cheque.

According to the Mega Millions website, the probability of winning $1 Million was 1 in 12,607,306.

Josh, a prep cook, intends to pay off his car and his mother’s mortgage and then invest the rest of the winnings in his retirement.

“No more of the financial worries,” he exclaimed.

Luck may be on your side too. Place your bets on LottoStar’s Mega Millions draw taking place every Wednesday and Saturday, at 5:30am in South Africa.

There are endless possibilities to win payouts of over R800 Million with our major lotteries.



Mega Millions, a lucky mistake win for Iowa resident!

How does it feel being East London’s newest multi-millionaire?

I am still in disbelief. I feel like I’m dreaming.

How did it feel when you found out you won R25 million?

I couldn't believe it until you guys called me to confirm it. I thought I had won R25,000. I jumped out of my bed. 

Who was the first person you told? And how did they react?


I told my fiancée. She also couldn't believe it because she stays in Cape Town because of work. She had to come down to East London because it took some time for me to realize that I won

I am not that type of person. It took some time for it to click. I am still processing the fact that I won. It’s only becoming a reality now.

My fiancée can now come live in East London, which is a huge relief. I plan on paying off debt and living debt-free. I will probably buy a car and invest the rest of the winnings.

What made you register on a LottoStar account on Friday?


I’ve heard people talking about LottoStar and figured I would give it a try. I decided to register on Friday in the evening then placed a bet on Saturday morning. The rest is history.

Would you recommend LottoStar to your family and friends?

Yes. Since I got confirmation on my winning on Saturday, I have been telling everyone I know.

Will you continue to bet, or do you think you’ve reached your goal?
 

No, I am going to continue to bet on Bank Balance.


Wouldn’t you like to join Mr. S.M and become an instant multi-millionaire? Place your bets on Bank Balance and you could win life-changing payouts.

Beginner’s luck for ScratchCard game winner!

 has crowned a new millionaire in Gauteng. The five lucky Golden Ticket recipients battled it out on Wednesday, 8 December, in the 947 studio for the ultimate R1 Million grand prize which was won by Maletsatsi Mayema. We interviewed the new lucky millionaire and this is what she had to say:

1. How does it feel to be Jozi's NEWEST Millionaire?


It feels awesome. It’s a great feeling that I can’t really explain.


Yes, I did. I woke with this great feeling that something great was about to happen and it did.

3. What was going through your mind when the money wheel was spinning in the final round?

My stomach was turning throughout the whole thing. I couldn’t even look at the spinning wheel but in my mind, I kept on calling out the colour ‘green’.


It will go towards my children’s education, renovating my house and paying off some of my debts.

5. Was this the first time entering any of LottoStar's competitions?


Yes. I always wanted to enter LottoStar’s previous competitions but for some odd reason, I never did. However, this time around I saw that R1 Million grand prize advertised and I knew that I had to enter.

6. Have you ever won anything before with LottoStar?


I love the ScratchCard games because they are very entertaining and within my budget. I was not even obsessed with winning the massive payouts on the major lotteries.


I’m very grateful and would like to say thank you to LottoStar for making my dream of becoming a millionaire possible. I took a leap of faith by entering the Summer of Millions competition and it paid off in the end. I also love how LottoStar always gives back to charity. I’m a giver myself and always give back to the children in my community through my local NGO. LottoStar really put a smile on my face and I will also be doing the same for my local charity.

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Santa's Stash: Sleigh Your Way To A Share of R32 Million

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From 3 December to 12 December 2025, LottoStar climbed into Santa’s sleigh and took Santa’s Stash on a festive joyride across FOUR major radio stations. And while every great sleigh ride has to come to an end, the magic of LottoStar’s Santa’s Stash? That part is far from over.

Together with our players, Santa’s Stash delivered a season of cheer that went way beyond the wins. R4,017,500 was sleighed straight into players’ pockets and a total of R7,547,500 was raised for charities that bring hope, healing and real change to communities who need it most.



Four Stations. Four Causes. One Powerful Purpose.


On 947, Santa’s Stash proudly supported Save7, a non-profit built on one life-changing truth: one organ donor can save seven lives. Save7 isn’t just raising awareness, they aim to create life-saving change.
Thanks to our players, a total of R1,935,000 was raised to help expand Save7’s life-saving work, including plans to build more LifePods across Gauteng. These specialised donor ICUs preserve organs with care and dignity until transplant, giving families hope when it matters most.


East Coast Radio – Supporting The Big Favour


On East Coast Radio, Santa’s Stash teamed up with The Big Favour, a community initiative that steps in where help is needed most.
With R1,847,500 raised, these funds will fuel campaigns that uplift communities, restore dignity and remind people that even in tough times, kindness still shows up.


Jacaranda FM – Supporting Good Morning Angels


Jacaranda FM’s Santa’s Stash supported the beloved Good Morning Angels segment, known for turning compassion into action.
A heartwarming R1,877,500 was raised to support a variety of causes, continuing the Angels’ mission to change lives, one incredible story at a time.


KFM 94.5 – Supporting The Carte Blanche Making A Difference Trust


On KFM 94.5, players rallied behind The Carte Blanche Making A Difference Trust, raising a total of R1,887,500.
The Trust has transformed paediatric healthcare across South Africa for years –building and equipping life-saving wards, ICUs, and emergency units in public hospitals. One standout achievement is the Paediatric Emergency Unit at Sebokeng Hospital, made possible through its partnership with LottoStar.
And the journey continues. Next up is George Hospital, where yet another collaboration with LottoStar will help create a new paediatric facility, expanding access to quality care and brighter futures for young patients in the region.


LottoStar Took On Santa Duties — And Delivered Big-Time


Four radio stations.
Sixteen daily competition moments.
A share of R32 MILLION in prizes.



And Guess What… Santa’s Stash Continues


From 13 December to 24 December, the festive surprises keep coming.
Think bonuses, cash drops, and a few merry moments landing straight in your inbox — so keep checking your mail… Santa might just drop something into your account.

And one VERY lucky player will kick off 2026 as an instant millionaire. LottoStar will be randomly dropping R1 MILLION. All you need to do? Deposit into your LottoStar account this December, to stand a chance.

Because at LottoStar, the festive season is about more than just winning — it’s about giving, sharing, and spreading a little magic wherever we can. You could land the R1 Million prize on New Year’s Day or payouts of up to R75 Million, all year round.

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