By: Fatmata S Kargbo and Humu Koroma (Intern)

Driving all the way from the Northern Region of Makeni to the Western Area in Freetown, a 31-year-old businessman, Kamara, from Makeni, is the latest millionaire courtesy of Mercury International online football betting.

Known as A.B.K., the young businessman walked away with a total of Le1.2 million (approximately US$50,000), becoming the Company’s biggest single payout winner. 

From the Company’s Walpole Street office, where verification was completed, A.B.K. collected his winning cheque from the Managing Director, Mr Martin Edmond Michael and was quick to say: “This is the biggest win I have ever had.”

“I don’t normally play with many teams. When the games are going on, I follow them and see the teams winning gradually.”

He revealed that instead of placing one massive lump-sum bet, he decided to bank on gradual payouts by selecting just two or three teams, with accumulated odds of three or four points, while he consistently reinvested his winnings as the season progressed.

He said: “I started playing this particular winning set from the commencement of the English Premier League, March week 1 until the final matches wrapped up in week 2, before the funds were safely transferred to my account.

“Early this morning when I woke up, I saw that the money had been fully paid into my account without any shortage,” he added.

Handing over the Cheque, Managing Director Martin Michael congratulated the winner and gave his usual advice to ensure the prize is utilised well with proper investment.

 “We are very happy when our customers win, and always like to see big winnings,” Michael said. Addressing A.B.K. directly, he added, “You are a mature, educated, and responsible man, so I am sure you will invest this money responsibly.”

With his sights set on business growth, A.B.K. hopes to turn his milestone victory into long-term success.

Beyond the excitement of the payout, A.B.K. noted that the timing couldn’t have been better. He plans to channel the funds directly into expanding his business. Reflecting on the platform’s reliability, he encouraged other players: “Mercury Bet They are more transparent and easy to use. They are the most trusted.”

Deputy Online Manager Octavus Jackson pointed out that the victory highlights the strength and security of the company’s online system. Because of the sizable sum, the payout was processed and presented via cheque.

The Public Relations Manager, Alhaji Komba, sees this win as a nationwide benefit. He said: “Our two previous winners in August came from Kenema, and today, he is from Makeni” 

“Over the years and presently, we are seeing winners emerging from across the country; this shows we can reduce poverty in Sierra Leone,” he said. 

By: Fatmata S Kargbo and Humu Koroma (Intern)

Sierra Leone’s leading Sports Betting Company, Mercury International, through its Online Betting product, has officially launched a double promotion: six grand prizes for the end-of-year promotion on Vegas and Sports Raffles worth $120,000.

To give Sierra Leoneans new opportunities for financial uplift ahead of the festive season, the Company’s newly launched promotion is seen as high-value raffles that can’t be matched.

In his statement at the launch, held at Gigibonta, Lumley Beach Road, on 24th August, the Managing Director, Martin E. Michael, said they are on a mission to create opportunities for citizens to win bigger prizes than the preceding raffles.

“We just concluded our last launch where we gave out a house, and now, as we approach the Christmas season, we are back again with even bigger rewards,” he revealed.

“I am officially launching our end-of-year raffle, the Vegas Game Raffle, where players can qualify daily to win a brand-new Jetour TI 2026 Model Car, an automatic scooter, and an 85-inch Smart Television.”

Regarding the Sports Raffle, the Mercury International MD said it is only for sports betting customers and that it has three grand prizes: a two-bedroom house at Taff Salone, a TVS tricycle [Kekeh], and a Lifan motorbike.

He said: “ This is a record-breaking promotion, and we look forward to handing over the prizes in January 2027. These raffles are real. We are not here to pretend.”

The company’s Deputy Online Manager, Mr Octavus Jackson, on the eligibility of customers to win, said you first need to open an online account by visiting mercurybet.com.

He further explained that to be eligible to secure a ticket for the Vegas Raffle draw, an individual needs to play an accumulated ticket cost of NLe250, while for the Sports Raffle ticket, you just need an accumulated cost of NLe50.

“Everyone playing is a winner. We are generous in giving out bonuses. Bet with the best,” Jackson said, adding that Mercury International is committed to creating life-changing opportunities.

“Mercury is doing what would normally take a lifetime to secure a house, but with Mercury, you can get a house, a Kekeh, a car, or a bike in no time,” he emphasised.

Public Relations Manager, Alhaji Komba, said: “Mercury International is not just about betting; it’s about making Sierra Leoneans happy.”

He said that both raffles will run from 24th August, 2026 to 3rd January, 2027, with the grand prize handover ceremony scheduled for 2027.

By: Humu Koroma (Intern)

Sierra Leone’s top betting operator, Mercury International, continues to demonstrate its prowess by making its second-largest Lotto payout of the year, totalling Nle 4,572,418 (Four Billion, Five Hundred and Seventy-Two Million, Four Hundred and Eighteen Thousand Old Leones) to over 8,000 lottery winners across Sierra Leone.  

This latest payment came following Sunday’s Lotto draws, as both ‘Sunday Special Draw’ and ‘Dove Court Special Draw’ produced a combined winning of 4,338,825 (Four Billion, Three Hundred and Thirty-eight Million, Eight Hundred and Twenty-Five Thousand Old Leones). Thanks to the popular ’12- 21 ‘, which dropped in both draws.

The ‘Sunday Special Draw’ produced 49-9-53-21-12 Extra 6 & 7 (66-23) as winning balls; while the ‘Dove Court Special Draw’ saw 12-51-75-20-21 Extra 6 & 7 (79-35) as winning balls.

Meanwhile, the other three draws of the day- Leicester Peak, Super Sunday and Mambo, also provided a swollen wallet for other lucky winners.

This latest massive payout in the lotto product came seven months after the Sierra Leone Sports Betting and Lottery giant delivered a record payout of NLe 6,000,000 (Six Billion Old Leones) to over 5,000 lucky lotto winners.

“This win has reinforced our market leadership and retail-led engagement. Like we always say to our beloved customers, play or bet responsibly, as we will continue to change the lives of Sierra Leoneans,” said Sahr Morris Jr, the Company’s Deputy Public Relations Officer.

Juma, a 40 22-year-old man who won NLe 45,000 with a stake of NLe 30 on multiple tickets, said he will continue to play and win more money from Mercury, adding that he is no stranger to winning both Lotto and football betting.

Ibrahim Massaquoi from Kenema, one of the biggest individual winners, played three numbers, totalling 17 tickets, and won over 80 million old Leones.

He said he has been winning a lot of money through Mercury International games, and this particular win was my sixth biggest since playing for over four years now.

“Mercury International is indeed a poverty-elevation company; they are making a difference in our lives,” Massaquoi said and revealed he will use the money to continue with his building project.

Mammy Sallay, as she is called, admitted that 12-21 is her main ball and was, however, surprised to see the ball repeat itself in both draws on Sunday. Winning a total of NLe12,000, she was very delighted and revealed that the money will be used to add to her business.

By: Fatmata S. Kargbo (Intern)

A businessman from Kenema has confirmed the authenticity of Mercury International’s “Win a House Raffle” after taking possession of the grand prize on Monday.

The winner, 39-year-old Abu Fomba, received the keys to his new house at Taff Salone, where the property is located. Speaking to reporters shortly after the handover, Fomba admitted that he had doubted the announcement until the keys were officially presented to him.

“I now know Mercury is real. In this heavy rain, I feel the heat of the scorching sun,” he said, expressing his overwhelming excitement while encouraging members of the public to purchase Mercury products for a chance to benefit from future promotions.

Mercury International’s Managing Director, Martin Edmond Michael, described the house giveaway as the company’s biggest promotional prize to date. He noted that the company had previously rewarded customers with cars, tricycles (kekehs), and motorcycles, but said the house represented a new milestone.

Michael thanked the company’s employees and its network of retailers for their continued support, adding that Mercury International would soon unveil two more major prizes as part of its Christmas promotional campaign.