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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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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.

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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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LottoStar has taken a meaningful step forward to help change the daily school experience for learners in KwaZulu-Natal by funding the installation of clean, flushable toilets at three underprivileged schools in the province.

Through the Santa’s Stash competition in partnership with 

, a total of R1,8 Million was raised for the station’s Big Favour initiative. These funds went directly towards building safe, dignified sanitation facilities at Maliphume Primary School, Linwood Combined Primary, and Songozini Primary School, with implementation support from 

For many learners, unsafe sanitation has been a daily reality for far too long – a challenge that affects not only their health, but also their confidence, attendance, and ability to focus in the classroom. Access to proper sanitation is not a luxury. It is a basic human right and a critical part of creating a safe, supportive learning environment where children can thrive.

By replacing unsafe facilities with hygienic, flushable toilets, this initiative restores dignity and peace of mind to both learners and educators. It is a practical change that will have a lasting impact on the school day for hundreds of children.

This project forms part of LottoStar’s broader commitment to making a positive difference beyond entertainment. When communities are supported in meaningful ways, real change becomes possible – and in this case, that change starts with something as essential as a safe place for a child to go to the bathroom at school.

LottoStar is proud to have partnered with East Coast Radio and Breadline Africa to bring this important project to life and looks forward to continuing efforts that uplift and empower communities across South Africa.

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LottoStar Helps Bring Safe Sanitation to Learners in KwaZulu-Natal

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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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