Inyoni Creek resident Penny Howie won R1 000 in the retirement village’s Joker’s Jackpot.
In the Joker’s Jackpot, 54 playing cards are placed face down in a locked display board. There are two jokers. A draw – with a main prize of R1 000 and a chance to turn over one of the cards on the board, and two consolation prizes – is held each month.
If the main ticket holder is present, they can turn over any card on the board – if it’s a joker they win the jackpot – if not, the prize money rolls over, says Marinda Looyen, Inyoni Creek’s deputy manager.
If the ticket holder is not present at the draw, the first available facedown card – top row, left to right – is turned over on their behalf. If it’s the joker, they still win the prize.
The draws continue every month until both jokers have been found. If there is no winner, the jackpot grows.
Penny’s name was drawn to get a chance to flip a card and stand a chance to R6 000 in the retirement village’s Joker’s Jackpot. Unfortunately, she didn’t pick the Joker, but still walked away with a R1 000 prize. Sella Diego and Eva Nel both won R250.
Inyoni’s next Joker Jacket will be R7 000. Tickets are on sale at the office.
