James Omaku, a student and farmer from Nasarawa State, has become the first-ever winner of the BetKing Monthly Virtuals Jackpot, taking home a life-changing N50 million prize from a mere N100 bet.

James’s journey has been one of perseverance and hard work. Balancing studies with farming maize, cassava, rice, and guinea corn, he also sold popcorn and groundnuts in traffic to support his family.

“Everything I do is for my family. I just want to make them proud,” James said, recalling the moment he won:
“When I got the call, I couldn’t believe it. I started shaking, I couldn’t speak. It felt like a dream.”

With his winnings, James plans to build a home for his family, support his siblings’ education, and expand his farming business, aiming to improve their livelihoods.

James praised BetKing for its trustworthiness and transparency, noting that winners receive instant alerts with no delays.

Nengi Akinola, Head of Marketing at BetKing, highlighted that James’s story reflects the company’s mission to celebrate real people and reward genuine effort:

“James’s journey embodies the resilience and determination that define many Nigerians… His N50 million win is a reminder that hope, when paired with hard work, can lead to incredible transformation.”

BetKing also emphasizes corporate social responsibility, having impacted three million people across 35 communities through initiatives supporting youth empowerment, education, and community development.