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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

When it’s freezing outside, LottoStar turns up the heat indoors. This winter, there’s no room for the blues at Your World of Live Games – only adrenaline, anticipation and icy adventure.

Step onto the frozen lake and brace yourself for the thrill of the catch with Ice Fishing Live – a game where every spin feels like reeling in something big beneath the surface.

Set against a frosty fishing expedition, this exciting game of chance puts you right in the middle of the action. Picture the crackle of ice beneath your boots, the chill in the air and the rush of not knowing what’s about to bite. With every spin of the 53-segment money wheel, you’re predicting where it will land – hoping to hook a win worth celebrating.

Beneath the icy surface lie powerful multipliers and bonus rounds waiting to be caught. The deeper you go, the bigger the thrill and the bigger the chance of hooking payouts of up to R10 Million on the spot.

Cast your line by placing one or more bets on the following options before the wheel spins:

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Every spin of the wheel is a moment of suspense. Every bonus is a tug on the line and every win feels like pulling something legendary from the icy depths.

So, bundle up, take your position, and get ready because in Ice Fishing Live, the next big catch could be yours.

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So, what if answering one simple call could change your life and hundreds of others?

 competition returns to Metro FM, giving you the chance to win your share of R1 Million in cash daily, while supporting Breadline Africa in their mission to replace unsafe pit toilets in schools.

 is a non-profit organisation that has been actively working to replace unsafe pit toilets in underprivileged schools with safe, clean, flushable facilities.

Access to safe sanitation remains a serious challenge for many schools in South Africa. Unsafe and unhygienic toilet facilities continue to affect learners and educators every day.

Since 2023, Breadline Africa has been actively working towards ending school pit toilets by replacing them with safer, more sustainable toilets in underprivileged schools. Each toilet safely serves 20-30 children, which includes regular inspections and maintenance for up to five years.

This initiative helps reduce the risk of disease and injury caused by unsafe toilets. It also encourages better school attendance and participation from learners. Most importantly, it ensures that every child, including those living with disabilities, has access to clean facilities that respect their health, safety and dignity.

So far, 552 unsafe pit toilets have been demolished, 922 safe toilets and urinals have been installed, more than 45 schools have been reached with over 16,000 learners and teachers benefiting from the programme.

None of this would be possible without the continued support and participation of our players. Here’s how you could be part of our Woza Win competition with Metro FM and stand a chance to join the winning excitement:

Visit metro.lottostar.co.za and answer a LottoStar question to enter.

If you haven’t registered a LottoStar account yet, register now and place your bet during the period of the competition.

If you get a call from Metro FM and you answer, you instantly win up to R20,000 in cash just for picking up the phone and get to play Money Grab live on air!

So, when you come duze to Woza Win with LottoStar, you’re not just entering a competition. You’re also getting a chance to help restore dignity, one school at a time.

Woza Win Is More Than a Competition – It's a Chance to Change Lives

Seamless top-ups start with LottoStar’s Voucher options. Whether you’re doing your grocery shopping, filling up your car at a petrol station, or even sitting in the comfort of your own home, our Voucher options remain convenient.

LottoStar offers a wide variety of voucher types, making it incredibly convenient. They are available at selected retail stores across South Africa.

These are the vouchers you can purchase to top up:

Purchase yours from PEP, Ackermans, Shoprite, Checkers, OK, Usave, House & Home, Dealz, FLASH stores or flash.co.za

 Available at over 75,000 outlets in South Africa, which include Boxer Super Stores, Kazang, Builders Warehouse, Cambridge Food, Makro, Game, Rhino, Just Right Communications, Cellair, R&A Cellular, Caltex Fresh Stop, PAV Telecoms, GloCell and A2pay.

 They can be found at any Blu-approved store. These include Fresh Stop, Sasol, Total, Shell, Caltex, GloCell, Clicks, Ticketpro, Boxer, Spar and Kazang Connect.

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How to Top Up Your Account: A Step-by-Step Guide

Loading your LottoStar account is seamless. Simply follow these steps to get your account ready to bet on our thrilling games:

Visit LottoStar.co.za and log into your account.

At the top-right of your screen, click “Deposit.”

Choose the specific voucher provider you purchased.

Carefully type in the unique voucher PIN.

Click “Redeem” and your funds will reflect in your LottoStar account immediately.

The Chance to Win Payouts of up to R75 Million

The beauty of using a voucher isn't just the convenience but it’s also about what those funds can do. LottoStar offers over 800 thrilling games, where you can win instant payouts of up to R75 Million. A single voucher deposit could change your life in the blink of an eye.

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We’ve all had the daydream: You’re sitting in traffic or stuck in a never-ending morning meeting, and you think: “What if today is the day I actually win big?”

Winning a jackpot isn’t just about the money but about the stories that follow. From ignored phone calls to legendary "I quit" moments, here are the stories that prove the wild side of winning is very real:

The Millionaire Who Thought She Was Being Scammed

Imagine your phone starts ringing nonstop. It’s your bank. Then it’s a private number. Then it’s the bank again. If you’re like most people, your first thought wouldn’t be “I’m rich!” It would be: “Not today, scammers.”

That is exactly what happened to a local healthcare worker who had placed a bet and won a jackpot. For days, her bank tried to reach her to deliver the news that would change her life forever. She ignored every single call, convinced it was just another telemarketer or a fraud attempt.

It wasn't until she finally decided to check her statement that the reality hit her like a ton of bricks: she hadn't just won a small sum of money, but she was the winner of a staggering R110 Million windfall.

Can you imagine the heart palpitations? She went from ignoring "scam" calls to realising she never had to worry about paying bills again.

Then there are the urban legends that set social media on fire. Maybe the most viral story is that of a man who allegedly decided that winning the jackpot meant he owed his boss one final unforgettable moment.

As the story goes, upon discovering he’d won a life-changing R100 Million, he didn't just hand in a two-week notice. He allegedly walked into his manager’s office and celebrated his resignation by leaving a very physical, very messy parting gift right on his manager's desk before walking out forever.

While the details of these "I quit" stories often get taller with every retweet, they speak to a universal fantasy: the ultimate, bridge-burning exit from a job you don’t really like.

What makes these stories so interesting is how relatable the "before" is. We see ourselves in the healthcare worker who is tired of spam calls. We see ourselves in the employee dreaming of the ultimate “I quit” exit.

Winning big in South Africa doesn't just change your bank balance, it also tests your character. Do you stay humble and keep your job, or do you buy a fleet of lavish cars and vanish into the sunset?

The beauty of these stories is that they force us to look at our own lives. If R75 Million landed in your bank account tomorrow morning, would you be the silent millionaire, quietly investing and showing up to work on Monday as if nothing happened? Or would you be the spender, finally buying that expensive house in Clifton and that private jet you’ve been eyeing? Or would you be the legend, making an exit so dramatic that people are still talking about it five years later?

Who knows? Maybe the next viral story will be about you.

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The Wild Side of Winning: South Africa’s Most Unbelievable Jackpot Tales

As the days get shorter and the nights get cooler in the month of May, the adventure is just starting at 

 We’re talking about enchanted safari escapes filled with rich landscapes, roaming wildlife and spins that could unlock thrilling payouts. If you’re looking to harvest a win, here are some of our hot picks to match your autumn mood:


Mystic Fortune Deluxe brings a polished feel, combining smooth gameplay with features designed to keep the momentum going. You can look forward to free games and great multiplier combinations.

A nature-themed slot game that is bold and visually appealing, while it captures the power of the African safari. With dynamic gameplay and strong features, it delivers an experience that keeps each spin feeling impactful.

A slot game that combines adventurous gameplay with rewarding features and 14,400 ways to win. Its steady pace makes it a solid choice for players looking for consistent excitement.


Wolf Strike delivers high-energy thrills with strong visuals and action-packed gameplay. It gives you a chance to unleash your primal instincts to hunt for instant fortune.

But that’s just the beginning. With such a wide variety of games, there’s always something new to explore.

With the chance to win instant payouts of up to R30 Million, you could turn a simple spin into your next big win.

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The month of May marks part of South Africa’s autumn season, where golden tones set the scene for something a little more rewarding. This month, 

 – chosen as LottoStar’s Game of the Month for you to spin the slots and stand a chance to win up R40 MILLION, instantly!

, Mystic Fortune Deluxe Privé delivers a polished look and feel from the very first spin. The visuals are bold and immersive, while the gameplay remains smooth and easy to follow, making it suitable for both new and experienced LottoStar players.

What really sets Mystic Fortune Deluxe Privé apart?

Players get a chance to unlock Free Games that add momentum to every spin and create more chances to win big.

Multipliers further enhance the action and help boost winnings.

Scatter symbols also play a role in introducing the chance to trigger bonus features. When they are activated, you could trigger up to a staggering 288 Free Spins.

Mystic Fortune Deluxe Privé offers a more elevated betting experience, where there’s potential to unlock greater rewards. Spin the slots today for a chance to win instant payouts of up to R40 Million with our Reel Rush Privé Slot Games.

Now, step into Your World of Live Games and see what each spin could bring to your wallet.

May Game of the Month: Mystic Fortune Deluxe Privé

For many South African learners, going to school means more than books, lessons and playgrounds. It also means navigating unsafe, unhygienic pit toilets that no child should ever have to use.

In parts of Mpumalanga, this has been the daily reality for years. Collapsing structures, overflowing pits, and a lack of proper sanitation have placed children and teachers at risk – not only to their health, but their dignity.

 will be funding the complete replacement of pit toilets at two Mpumalanga schools with safe, permanent ablution facilities through 

 – an organisation dedicated to improving learning environments for children across the country,

These projects include not only construction, but five years of maintenance to ensure the facilities remain safe and functional long into the future.


At Sijabulile Primary School, 208 learners and eight teachers have been using toilet facilities that are damaged, unsafe, and unhygienic. Leaking roofs, broken doors, and full pits created daily health risks for young children.

With LottoStar’s support, the existing pit toilets will be demolished and replaced with:

A new, dignified space is being built where children can feel safe.

Ian Mackenzie Secondary School, Bushbuckridge


At Ian Mackenzie Secondary School, nearly 300 learners and staff have been sharing a limited number of failing toilets, including dangerous pit latrines.

Here too, the solution is transformative:

For both learners and teachers, this means a safer, healthier school environment every single day.

These projects are not simply about bricks, pipes, and plumbing.

They are about restoring dignity. Protecting children. Creating school environments where learners can focus on their education without fear or discomfort.

For over 500 learners and educators, something many people take for granted will soon become a daily reality: clean, safe, functional sanitation.

The funds contributed forms part of LottoStar’s Santa’s Stash competition with Jacaranda FM.

Through this partnership, LottoStar is helping turn a long-standing problem into a story of hope and progress for two school communities in Mpumalanga.

Because meaningful impact is measured not only in what is built, but in how lives are improved.

For these learners, the difference will be felt every single school day.

LottoStar, charity is our privilege, not an obligation.

Restoring Dignity, One School at a Time

Sometimes winning the lottery happens in the most unexpected ways. A forgotten ticket tucked inside a book, a spontaneous decision to split a ticket with a stranger or luck striking not once, not twice, but three times in a single month.

Stories like these remind us that life-changing moments can happen when you least expect them. The real question is… what will your LottoStar story look like?

British girl hides her winning ticket in her bra


At just 18 years old, waitress Ianthe Fullagar scooped more than £7 Million (about R155 Million) on EuroMillions shortly after finishing her A-levels roughly equivalent to Matric (Grade 12) in South African terms.

The shock of winning such a huge amount left her completely overwhelmed. In fact, the excitement caused such a commotion at home that her dog even ended up biting her on the bottom during the chaos!

Fearing she might lose her life-changing ticket, Ianthe decided the safest place to keep it was… in her bra. Sometimes the best hiding spots are the simplest ones.

Couple finds winning ticket while helping with homework


Imagine helping your grandchild with homework and stumbling upon a forgotten C$1 Million (around R13 Million) winning ticket.

That’s exactly what happened to Nicole Pedneault and Roger Larocque from Canada. While helping their grandson with a school project about Japan, they opened an old book and discovered a lottery ticket from the 15 April 2018 draw tucked between the pages.

The couple found it in April 2019, almost a year after it had been purchased – just in time to claim the prize before it expired.

“It’s all just by chance that we found it at the last minute like that,” one of the winners said.

A couple wins the lottery three times in one month


For one couple in Virginia, luck didn’t just knock once – it practically moved in.

In March 2014, they won the lottery three times in a single month.

Their first winning ticket was purchased on the 12th, the second on the 26th, and the third on the 27th. By the end of the month, they had collected more than $2 Million (about R32 Million) in winnings.

That’s the kind of streak most players can only dream about. When Lady Luck is on your side, anything can happen.

A cop and a waitress split a ticket… and win big


What started as an unusual tip turned into a life-changing moment.

 had been serving customers at the same restaurant for 24 years when regular customer and police detective Robert Cunningham offered her an unusual deal. Instead of leaving a tip, he suggested they split whatever winnings might come from the lottery ticket in his pocket.

That ticket ended up winning $6 Million (around R96 Million), and the pair each walked away with half.

The incredible story even inspired the movie 


From hidden tickets to lucky streaks and unexpected deals, these stories prove that lottery wins can happen in the most surprising ways.

And who knows? Your own winning story could be just around the corner.

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Your story might just be the next unbelievable win people talk about.

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We all have our thing – maybe it’s always choosing the same number or claiming the same seat every time. Maybe it’s a lucky item of clothing for big moments, or a song you listen to before an important moment. For some, it’s simpler – spotting a certain number and reading it as a sign that their luck is about to turn.

Some people call it superstition, and others call it having a system. Either way, humans have been creating lucky rituals for as long as we’ve been trying to make sense of uncertainty.

Think about the little routines we develop around our everyday life. We knock on wood, cross our fingers, avoid certain numbers and attach meaning to dates that are important to us. When something feels uncertain, having a familiar ritual can give us a sense of control and comfort and when it comes to games of chance, those rituals can become even more interesting.

Your lucky number might be your birthday, your anniversary or a number that has appeared in a memorable moment in your life. Your lucky colour might be one you associate with a particular good day. Even a favourite song can become part of your routine simply because it puts you in the right mood.

Then there are the more personal rituals. The person who always taps the screen three times before spinning the slots, chooses the same betting amount every time or those who chant a mantra out loud.

In reality, there’s an important difference between having a lucky ritual and actually having a formula for an uncertain outcome. Part of the fun is the personal connection we create with the experience. Maybe that’s why we love lucky rituals so much because they give uncertainty a little personality.

What’s your winning ritual? Do you have a number you always return to? A favourite LottoStar game? A lucky day? Or are you more of a “let’s see what happens” person?

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