Lotto9ja Game Rules

1. TITLE

These rules will apply to all tickets purchased for the Lotto9ja draws
These rules may be updated at any time and the latest version will always be able to be found on help.lotto9ja.com

2. DEFINITIONS

In these rules unless the context requires otherwise:

Affiliates – Any Lotto9ja Retailers

Central Computer System – The computer system used to operate Lotto9ja bets and records

Company – Lotto9ja or Bet9ja

Draw or Drawing or Lotto Drawing – The Lotto9ja draws

Drawing Date(s) – The date that the Lotto9ja Draws will take place

Lotto Retailer/Agent – A physical point of sale for Lotto tickets

Lottery Ticket or Ticket – A ticket to enter a Lotto9ja draw

Network – Any internet service provider or online portal used to access Lotto9ja

Play – An entry into a draw on Lotto9ja

Player – The customer placing the bet

Session Time Outs – A session timing out due to a connectivity issue or any other issue that may arise before the player has been able to complete the transaction

Ticket Owner – The person who has possession of the Lotto9ja ticket

Winning Numbers – The legally binding winning result of a particular draw

3. PLAYER’S OBJECTIVE

  • The objective of a Player in a Game of Lotto is to correctly select a set of Winning Numbers, or correctly match a Random Pick selection for the Game entered. Lotto9ja may, in its sole discretion, restrict or prohibit any person or persons from participation or further participation in any Lotto Game if in its view that person or persons is/are playing in a manner deemed to be interfering with other Players’ reasonable access to the game or in a manner that is deemed illegal.
  • Any Player found to have entered the Lottery through illicit means will have their Tickets disqualified and reported to the appropriate authority for prosecution.

4. METHOD OF PLAY

(4.1) Cost of a Play

  1. A player must play a minimum of 1 Lotto ticket at a total cost of NGN 50
  2. The cost of each additional play will be NGN 50
  3. The cost of a Random Pick Lotto Ticket will be the cost of a lotto ticket multiplied by the number of Lotto Combinations the player has chosen
  4. The cost of a Lotto ticket may have additional costs depending on the payment provider selected
  5. The company is not liable for any tickets sold at a higher price than set and published in these terms and conditions

(4.2) Making a selection for a Game

  1. On any one Lotto9ja transaction, a player may purchase 1 ticket only, but can include multiple combinations on the same ticket
  2. Multiple tickets must be placed one by one
  3. Each play is made by the player buying a lottery ticket from a Lotto9ja Point of Sale, Shop, Desktop or Mobile
  4. When playing at a retail location (agent), the appropriate payment should be made directly to the agent who will then issue a ticket to the player from the Lott9ja terminal and printer
  5. After a bet is placed, a ticket will be issued with the amount of Lotto9ja entries recorded on it
  6. Random Pick selections for any draw may be duplicated
  7. If a payment provider times out during the selection process, the company will not be liable for any incomplete tickets due to networks timing out. It is in the Player’s responsibility to ensure that the ticket is complete as per terms within paragraph 4.5 of these terms and conditions

(4.3) Entry into a game

  1. Only the Plays recorded by the Central Computer System are valid for participation in the Lotto Game
  2. A Ticket shall be the only valid basis for claiming a prize or prizes.
  3. Lotto9ja shall not in any circumstances be liable to a Player for any acts or omissions by Lotto Retailers.
  4. Lotto9ja, its Retailers or Affiliates shall not be responsible for lost, theft, destruction, mutilation of Tickets

(4.4) Cancellation of a Ticket

  1. Tickets can be cancelled or refunded only in the following circumstances:
    1. It has been issued by mistake, it cannot be read or it is incomplete
  2. If this happens the player must notify the agent within 10 minutes from the time of the ticket being issued
  3. Tickets can only be cancelled before the Draw begins
  4. Once your ticket has been cancelled, you will be entitled to a full refund for the cost of the Ticket
  5. Lotto9ja accepts no responsibility for Tickets entered in error
  6. If Lotto9ja is fully satisfied after proper and careful enquiries that you did not ask for the ticket to be cancelled and the cancellation was wholly and directly a result of Lotto9ja or the retail agent’s fraud, negligence or error and that would have been a winning ticket and that can be proven without doubt then Lotto9ja’s only liability to you will be to pay an amount equal to the prize that you would have been entitled to if the cancellation did not take place

(4.5) Player Responsibility

  1. It shall be the sole responsibility of the Player to verify that the Plays recorded on the Ticket correspond with those entered or otherwise specified and that the date(s) of Draw(s) on the Ticket confirmation are as required.
  2. It is also the responsibility of the player for keeping your physical ticket safe and in good condition. Subject to conditions in rule 6 if you do not present a valid ticket when claiming a prize, the prize will not be paid.
  3. Lotto9ja and Lotto retailers shall not be liable in any circumstances for any errors or omissions in respect of the information recorded on any Ticket (whether details of Plays, Lotto Game or otherwise whatsoever), or for any other defect in the Ticket confirmation such as but not exhaustive:
    – A readable serial number or bar code not appearing on a ticket
    – Loss theft destruction or mutilation of, or damage to any ticket 
    – Any mistakes or omissions in respect of any data recorded on any ticket or Play Card

(4.6) Sale of Tickets

  1. No person or business other than an approved Lotto Retailer, under contract for the sale of Tickets with Lotto9ja may sell Tickets.
  2. Tickets may not be sold outside of Nigeria
  3. Nothing in this section shall be construed as to prohibit Lotto9ja from designating certain employees from selling Tickets to the public
  4. No Lotto Retailers may sell a ticket at a price per play other than those set in these terms and conditions
  5. No Lotto retailer may receive compensation for ticket sales other than that agreed with Lotto9ja
  6. No ticket shall be purchased by, and no prize shall be paid to, any director or employee of Lotto9ja or Bet9ja. If such a person becomes the owner of a ticket, it shall not be eligible for any prize. If a prize is awarded, it will be returnable to the Lott9ja
  7. No ticket shall be be sold to anybody under the age of 18 years old. Any Lotto retailer who knowingly sells or offers to sell a ticket to any person under the age of 18 years shall be liable for prosecution
  8. No retailer may enter into any special agreement with players to sell tickets outside of normal methods of play

5. Draws and Division of Prizes

(5.1) Procedure for Drawings

Drawings shall be conducted at times and places and pursuant to procedures determined by Lotto9ja.

(5.2) Selection of winning numbers

  1. Drawings shall be made using electro mechanical Drawing equipment or such other equipment as Lotto9ja determine
  2. At each drawing there shall be a randomly selected set of winning numbers
  3. The winning numbers will be provided to the public
  4. In the event that any draw is declared invalid, another draw will take place to determine the winning numbers
  5. In the event that any Drawing is interrupted due to equipment failure or for any other reason, the Drawing will be completed in accordance with Lotto9ja’s procedures.
  6. Where there is significant interruption into the provision of a Lotto game or games, Lotto9ja reserves the right to defer a draw until the game(s) is/are restored and players have a reasonable opportunity to enter into the game

(5.3) More than one correct Play in a Prize Category

  1. If in any Lotto Game there is more than one winning Play in any prize category, the Prize Pool for that category shall be shared equally amongst the winning Plays in the category
  2. On a sharing of the prize allocation for any prize category, the amounts attributed to each winning play will be rounded to the nearest Nigerian Naira (NGN)

(5.4) Results

  1. The results of each drawing will be available for public view
  2. Players will be able to see live draws and historic results on any platform, web, mobile or in shop
  3. The information displayed and disseminated will be: 
    – The game
    – The winning numbers
    – The amount payable to winners in each category
    – Such other information as Lotto9ja deem necessary on a case-by-case basis

(5.5) Determination of Prize Claims

  1. In all cases, the determination of prize entitlement shall be subject to the Ticket validation requirements set out in Rule 10 of these Rules.
  2. Neither Lotto9janor any Lotto Retailer shall be responsible or liable as a result of the payment of a prize to the bearer of any lost, fraudulent or stolen Ticket whether or not advice of the loss or theft has been reported or notified to Lotto9ja prior to payment of the prize.

6. Payment of Prizes and Ticket Validation Requirements

6.1 Payment of Prizes

Prizes in all prize categories may be eligible for payment on the day following the drawing. The company is not liable for any delayed payments resulting for circumstances beyond its control or whilst investigating the validity of a claim.

6.2 Ticket Validation Requirements

In addition to any other requirements specified in these Rules, the following requirements shall apply before a Ticket shall be regarded as a valid prize winning Ticket.

  1. The Ticket must have been issued on behalf of Lotto9ja by a Lotto Retailer through the Central Computer System.
  2. The information recorded on the Ticket must correspond with the Central Computer System records. Only the Plays recorded by the Central Computer System will participate in the draw
  3. The ticket must not be fraudulent or counterfeit
  4. The ticket must not appear on the Central Computer System computer record of cancelled Tickets.Lotto9ja accepts no responsibility for Tickets cancelled in error
  5. All information appearing on the Ticket must appear in the Central Computer System’s computer record of winning Tickets.
  6. The Ticket must pass all additional confidential validation tests and security criteria established by Lotto9ja

7. Claiming a Prize

7.1 Time Limit on Claims

All prizes must be claimed within 90 days from the date of the Drawing at which the Winning Numbers were drawn. Any prize not claimed within the 90 days’ period in the manner specified in these Rules shall be forfeited and the unclaimed prize money shall be allocated to future Lottery Games. In the case of prizes claimed on Tickets the time limit will expire 90 days after the last Draw date for which the Tickets are eligible.

7.2 Proof of Identity

  1. Lotto9ja for its purposes will only recognize one person as the owner of a ticket
  2. Lotto9ja and/or any prize paying Lotto retailer may, in its sole discretion, require proof to its satisfaction of the identity of the bearer of any Ticket, presented for payment or the identity of any person to whom it is intended to pay a prize under Rule 10 of these Rules.
  3. Lotto9ja reserves the right to withhold payment of a prize until it is entirely satisfied as to the validity of any Ticket and the claimant’s bona fides.
  4. No right of any person to a prize won shall be assignable, except that payment of any prize won may be paid to the estate of a deceased prize winner, and except that any person pursuant to an appropriate court order may be paid according to said court order. Lotto9ja shall be discharged of all liability upon payment of a prize pursuant to this rule.
  5. In the event that there is an inconsistency in the information submitted on the claim form and/or on the winning Ticket, or otherwise in respect of the claim or Ticket, Lotto9ja may make an investigation and withhold all winnings which may be due to the Ticket owner until such time as the claimant satisfies Lotto9ja that he/she is the proper person to whom the prize should be paid.
  6. Lotto9ja reserves the right to publish names and faces of all winners on social media and offline channels

7.3 Criminal Prosecution

Any person who forges, alters, attempts to alter, or presents a forged or altered Ticket with a view to obtaining a prize, or any other person who purchases a Ticket and is not entitled to do so, is liable to criminal prosecution.

8. General

  1. Lotto9ja’s decisions and judgements in respect to the determination of a winning ticket or of any other dispute arising from the payment or awarding of prizes shall be final and binding upon all Players and any other person or persons concerned for any reason with these matters unless otherwise provided by law and these Rules. In the event that a dispute arises relative to the winning Ticket, a claim form, the payment, or the awarding of any prize, Lotto9ja may withhold payment of the prize winnings until a decision has been reached.
  2. In the event that a dispute between Lotto9ja and the ticket bearer occurs as to whether the Ticket is a winning Ticket, and if the Ticket prize is not paid, Lotto9ja may, solely at its option, replace the disputed ticket with a ticket of equivalent sales price from any current Lotto9ja game. This shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of the bearer of the ticket (except as otherwise provided by Law, Rules or Regulation)
  3. Lotto9ja may amend, modify or otherwise change these Rules upon full compliance with the law, said amendments, modifications or changes shall become as effective and applicable as if part of the original rules
  4. In purchasing a Ticket, the Player agrees to comply with, and abide by, the law of Nigeria, the General Rules of Lotto9ja, these game rules and all procedures and instructions established by Lotto9ja and Bet9ja for the conduct of the game
  5. Lotto9ja or any authorized retailer may refuse to sell tickets to any person without giving reasons

9. Limitation of Liability

Neither Lotto9ja nor any Lotto Retailer shall in any circumstances be liable for any loss, direct or consequential incurred by any player, any bearer of a ticket or any other person arising from the participation by any person in any Lotto Game. In particular, but without prejudice to the generality of this rule, neither Lotto9ja nor any Lotto retailer shall be liavle to any person:

– for the failure of, or damage or destruction to the Lotto9ja Central Computer System and/or records, or
– for delays, losses, errors or omissions in or made by the network or other delivery service or by any banking system payment provider
– for any other action or event which prevents or hinders the issue of a valid Ticket.

10. Decisions of Lotto9ja Binding

All decisions of Lotto9ja concerning any Lotto Game, including decisions as to the validity of Tickets, the identity of the bearer of any Ticket, the determination of prize winners, the amount and category of prize money, the interpretation, application, meaning and effect of these Rules and Lotto9ja’s procedures shall be final and binding on all Players, and any other person or persons concerned for any reason with these matters.