Vodacom has introduced an add-on to its traditional cellular network services with online lottery ticket sales.
The new service enables subscribers of all cellular networks to play the National Lottery online - and receive their winnings - via their cellphones or computers.
Launched in partnership with Gidani, the National Lottery's operator, and Lidonga Technology and Telecoms, the service eliminates the need to visit a National Lottery outlet or stand in queues to buy tickets or claim winnings. “Winners are notified via SMS about their winning and funds are automatically credited to their electronic wallet,” says Vodacom.
Prins Mhlanga, managing executive of digital media at Vodacom, says the operator seeks to give customers the luxury of convenience. “Customers will now be able to play the National Lottery anywhere, even in the comfort of their own homes, saving them time and money. They also don't need to worry about losing their National Lottery tickets, because they will have a record of all the games played.”
When registering to play the lottery online, an electronic wallet is automatically created for each user. To create credits needed to play, customers deposit funds into the electronic wallet via an EFT or cash deposit.
Big four bank First National Bank (FNB) offers a similar service, via cellphone banking, online banking and at some FNB ATMs. FNB's service was introduced two years ago, in association with Gidani.
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