The National Lottery Authority (NLA) will, from tomorrow, Monday April 6, resume the daily lotto draws for 5/90, VAG Lotto, Daywa 5/39 and Super 6 Gameswith’s enhanced prize structure of 240 for 5/90 and VAG Lotto Games.
According to a release from the public relations unit of the Authority, due to the directives issued by President Akufo-Addo for the fight against the Covid-19, various protocols will have to be observed in carrying out the exercise.
Directives
For NLA staff, the release said they shall continue to be at work on shift, as already established, as they observe strict hygiene and social distancing protocols, while lotto marketing companies in lockdown areas are not permitted to sell lotto to the staking public in their respective lotto kiosks.
“In order not to affect the business and finances of Lotto Marketing Companies, a training programme has been instituted by the Authority for Lotto Marketing Companies and relevant stakeholders on the National Lottery Authority (NLA) *Official Short Code *890#* ,” the release said.
It, however, urged the staking public and lotto marketing companies in the lockdown areas to stake 5/90 and VAG Lotto Games via the National Lottery Authority (NLA) “Official Short Code *890#* via MTN, Vodafone and AirtelTigo effective tomorrow, April 6.
It also stated that lotto marketing companies outside the lockdown areas will continue to work as usual while strictly observing hygiene and social distancing protocols.
“The staking public and Lotto Marketing Companies are encouraged to take advantage of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) *Official Short Code *890#* to stake 5/90 and VAG Lotto Games via MTN, Vodafone and AirtelTigo effective 6th April 2020,” the release added.
