By Alvin Lansana Kargbo
Mercury International, one of the country’s premier betting platforms, held a prize distribution event on Monday for winners of the online raffle tied to the recent Euro competition in Germany. The ceremony took place at the New Sella Spot on Jomo Kenyatta Road in Freetown, drawing various stakeholders and enthusiastic participants.
17 lucky winners were awarded prizes, with the grand prize being a bike valued at NLe 28,000. Other notable prizes included an HP laptop, plasma televisions and Samsung mobile phones, collectively worth approximately NLe 100,000.
Octovos, the Deputy Online Manager at Mercury International, explained that participants qualified for the raffle by playing online games between June 14 and July 14, 2024. Each ticket, costing NLe 5, had to feature at least one Euro Championship game. Players needed a minimum of 10 tickets to enter the raffle, with each entry equivalent to NLe 50. Octovos emphasized the transparency and fairness of the independently managed raffle system. He noted that the grand prize winner had entered 13 tickets, spending a total of NLe 65.
Martin Edward Michael, CEO of Mercury International, highlighted the company’s commitment to creating opportunities beyond sports, through prize giveaways and other related events. He praised the raffle for offering participants a double chance to win—both from game played and raffle entry. He also lauded the simplicity and accessibility of the online platform, mercury.com, which facilitated wide participation.
The CEO expressed his hopes that winners would find joy and utility in their prizes. He suggested that the bike could boost income through business opportunities, and the laptop could enhance productivity. The CEO hinted at upcoming activities, including an ongoing raffle ending on July 31, with a Keke as the main prize, alongside mobile phones and televisions. He said that on July 25 they will announce another draw, urging the public to stay tuned for details of another significant raffle.
The grand prize winner, Abu Koroma, shared his excitement and disbelief at winning the bike. “I never expected to win. When I received calls from Mercury International, I thought it was a prank,” he said. “I ignored the calls several times before realizing it was real. I am incredibly grateful to Mercury International for this opportunity and encourage others to participate in the games.”
He added that the bike would significantly impact his life, allowing him to improve his income. He thanked Mercury International for the chance and expressed his plans to use the prize beneficially.
Mercury International continues to demonstrate its dedication to rewarding its participants, ensuring excitement and opportunity through its innovative betting and raffle platforms.
