22-year-old student wins Ksh200M jackpot
By People.Reporter, December 16, 2022
Eli Kipruto Rotich, a 22-year-old IT student at JKUAT university is the newest millionaire in town.
Eli placed a Ksh49 bet and correctly predicted the outcome of 17 games to win himself a Ksh200 million jackpot from a local gaming firm.
And Eli becomes the first person to win the 200 million mega jackpot since the gaming firm raised it from Ksh100M to Ksh200M.
Eli who resides in Nakuru with his brother in a family of 7 (3 girls, and 4 boys) says he has been betting for approximately 3 years.
“I have been placing bets on jackpots and pre-match bets mostly on Weekends when there are major league games. I love analysing games even without betting,” Eli said with a smile on his face.
“I usually spend less than Ksh100 every weekend and I didn’t think much about this mega jackpot combination because I have registered just one bonus win over the years,” he added.
Speaking during the handover of the cheque on Friday, December 16, 2022, the firm’s top officials expressed their delight at Elis’ win.
“Eli, you have done it. You have single-handedly won 200 million Kenya Shillings with just one jackpot bet. It’s unheard of, the odds were in your favour,” one official said.
“We have initiated the process to transfer Ksh200 Million subject to 20% tax to your bank account as discussed. As mentioned by my colleagues, we have a financial advisor that will be at your service, because 200 million is a lot of money if spent wisely,” Another official said.