…begins instant payment of wins
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has disclosed that it “has between December and March also paid outstanding wins to the tune of Ten Million, Five Hundred Thousand Cedis (GHS10, 500,000) and seeks to clear all arrears by 30th March, 2022”.
The NLA, has announced to the general public and all stakeholders that effective yesterday, March 8, 2022, the Authority, will make instant payments to winners of small amounts such as GHC1,200 and below after its live draws.
The instant payment, forms part of efforts by the NLA, to enhance the playing experience for its patrons, while reducing the waiting period for payment of win amounts.
A statement issued by the NLA management yesterday, said that “persons with payments to the tune of GHS 1,200.00 or less can, therefore, redeem their cash instantly after the Draw via USSD code *389*100#. “
“To redeem your cash instantly:
• Dial *389*100#
• Select Option 2 (Win Payment)
• Enter Your Winning Ticket Number
• Confirm Your Winning Ticket Number
• Enter Your Surname
• Select Mobile Network
• Enter Phone Number
• Select ID Type
• Enter ID Number
• Wait for Your Wallet To be Credited”
“To further boost the payment of wins, the National Lottery Authority will set up Prize Payment Centers at its Head Office and all its Regional and District Offices nationwide for the payment of wins by the end of March.
“The Authority has between December and March also paid outstanding wins to the tune of Ten Million, Five Hundred Thousand Cedis (GHS10, 500,000) and seeks to clear all arrears by 30th March, 2022.
“NLA would like to thank its cherished patrons and stakeholders for keeping faith with the Authority. The Authority remains committed to its mandate to create moments of hope and happiness through exciting lottery games and to generate revenue for national development.
“For further enquiries, kindly call our customer service helplines on 0266-087-966 or 0266-087-946.
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