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The Uganda National Lottery has officially launched, marking a landmark moment at Speke Resort Munyonyo on Friday, July 26.
Industry leaders, business magnates, and key government officials from across Africa gathered to celebrate alongside ITHUBA Uganda the newly appointed operator, regulated the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board.
This high-profile event follows the Uganda National Lottery’s ticket sales launch on June 1, 2024. Since ticket sales began, over 3,000 winners have already claimed their prizes. Charmaine Mabuza, CEO of ITHUBA, highlighted this achievement, stating, “We are thrilled to see over 3,000 winners since our launch and are eager to share more stories of how these winnings are transforming lives.”
The celebration underscores ITHUBA Uganda’s commitment to creating positive change through the Uganda National Lottery.
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB), an integral partner in the success of the event, was also represented by Board Chairman, Mr Aloysius Mugasa Adyeri, who was joined by fellow board members of the board and CEO, Mr Dennis Mudene.
In his address, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa emphasized the importance of the Uganda National Lottery as a constructive and responsible means of giving back to the community. He urged all Ugandans to recognize the significance of this initiative and lend their full support.
Rt. Hon. Nabbanja expressed the government’s optimism about the benefits of the Uganda National Lottery for all citizens, across all social classes.
Finance Minister Matia Kasaija revealed that the NLGRB enabled the government to collect taxes amounting to 193 billion Shillings from gaming, against a target of 160 billion Shillings for the fiscal year 2024. With the launch of the Uganda National Lottery, the government believes that this figure could grow to 300 billion Shillings.
Chairman of ITHUBA Uganda, Bob Kabonero, highlighted the commitment to international excellence and the unique adaptation of the National Lottery to Uganda. He emphasized the importance of transparency and the Uganda National Lottery’s role in fostering meaningful change and transformation in the country.
The Uganda National Lottery, features popular games such as LOTTO, POWERBALL, DAILY LOTTO, SPIN 4 CASH and SPORTSTAKE 10, with estimated jackpots of over UGX 2.8 billion up for the win. With an initial investment of $14 million, ITHUBA Uganda aims to provide a platform that not only offers the chance to change individual lives but also promises to significantly bolster national revenue and drive economic growth.
