ITHUBA tenure ends as national lottery handover takes effect | The Witness

National Lottery operator ITHUBA Holdings has confirmed that its licence period ends on Sunday, May 31 2026, with the National Lottery set to move into a new operational phase from 1 June.

The company says it has completed transition preparations in coordination with the regulator and relevant stakeholders to ensure continuity of lottery services during the handover period.

According to ITHUBA, sales platforms will remain active until 8.30 pm on Sunday, after which ticket sales under its licence will cease.

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The operator has outlined the following transitional arrangements for participants:

• All valid winning tickets will remain payable under existing National Lottery rules
• Prizes within the 365-day claim period will still be honoured, with claims to be processed under the new operator from June 1 where applicable
• Unclaimed jackpots accumulated before the transition will be transferred to the National Lotteries Commission
• Players are advised to retain tickets and proof of purchase for any claims

This weekend marked the final draws under ITHUBA’s licence, including the last PowerBall and PowerBall PLUS draw on Friday, the final LOTTO draw on Saturday, and the last DAILY LOTTO draw on Sunday.

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