The anticipation of Imo state residents for the formal launch of Kingdom Lottery games in their environs was met last weekend when the company held its July Raffle Draw in Owerri, the state capital, from which Mr. Samuel Onumajuru smiled home with a million naira (N1,000,000) as winner.
A statement issued by the company’s Head of Operations, Mr. Kingsley Ugwuanyi, disclosed that aside the Kingdom Lottery scratch and win game which had since the beginning of June been getting wide acceptance from people of the state, the company used the Raffle Draw event which held at Bongo Center on Saturday July 2 to launch its new offering – the Kingdom Lottery Sports Pool Betting.
Before the draw, Nollywood comic actor, Mr. Ibu, who is the company’s Brand Ambassador told the crowd that he is happy to identify with Kingdom Lottery, stressing that “We are here to bring this good tidings to you, time has passed when people see lottery as chacha, Kingdom Lottery is here to change your fortune, and I encourage you all to take advantage in playing their games and also becoming Agents.”
Also speaking, the Imo state Director of National Lottery Regulatory Commission, Mrs. Dame Alagam Ononuju informed the enthusiastic crowd that part of the proceeds from the games they play will be used to build infrastructures that will benefit the general public.
She added that Kingdom Lottery, which is powered by EMI Systems Ltd, passed through all the processes required to run lottery business in Nigeria and was found worthy before her Commission granted them license to operate in Nigeria. Ononuju went on to supervise the Raffle Draw conducted by Mr. Ibu, which threw up Mr. Onumajuru as the July Winner of N1,000,000.
The lucky Onumajuru expressed gratitude to God for the blessing, even as he thanked Kingdom Lottery for making good their promise. He encouraged other players of Kingdom Lottery games not to give up, stressing that he was able to win the grand prize because he did not give up on the games offered by the company.
While announcing the commencement of the Kingdom Lottery Sports Pool Betting, the Project Manager, Mr. Charles Ihejirika explained that the game is already being played in several African countries and has unique features from what is presently common in the streets of Nigeria.
Ihejirika noted that Kingdom Lottery is fast becoming a household name in the country by impacting on the lives of Nigerians through the numerous winnings that have been recorded and as a means of livelihood for the growing number of Agents
Stressing that the Sports Pool Betting will be the biggest in the country, he disclosed that all that is required from those who want to become Agents of the new game is a smart phone and internet access. He pointed out that unemployed youths and all who wish to increase their revenue base should take advantage of the Kingdom Lottery Project.
The statement further quoted Ihejirika as hinting that subsequent draw prize will be shared by three winners to carry more people along, adding that the next Kingdom Lottery Launch will hold at Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on August 6, 2016.
The crowd which gathered for the event was thrilled by the captivating performances from musicians, comedians and dancers. The Brand Ambassador, Mr. Ibu, was at his best as he compered the draw.
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