The search for the R100 million Lotto jackpot is ongoing. Picture: Supplied
The search for the R100 million Lotto jackpot yesterday entered day 10 with no claimant in sight.
Ithuba confirmed that the second biggest jackpot in South African history, had not yet been claimed.
One person won the jackpot from the August 3 draw.
The ticket was purchased at Pick n’ Pay in Hazeldean Square in Pretoria.
The winner has 365 days from the date of the draw to claim their prize, before the tickets expire.
Ithuba said all unclaimed winnings are transferred to a National Lotteries Participants Trust Fund (NLPTF) for “safekeeping” until claimed.
“If the prizes are not claimed within 365 days from the draw date, the claim period will expire, and the funds are redirected towards the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF) to share among good causes and beneficiary organisations.”
Ithuba CEO Charmaine Mabuza urged players to check their tickets.
"It is quite likely that the winner is still not aware that they hold the winning ticket. We urge all players to check their tickets urgently to see if they are the lucky winner of this life-changing jackpot."
The highest Lotto jackpot payout was a staggering R110 million in 2018 which was split among four people.
The youngest winner was 19, and according to Ithuba it was the first time the youngster had played Lotto.
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