By Sorie I. Fornah
The leading betting company in Sierra Leone, Mercury International Sierra Leone Limited, yesterday Wednesday, 1st April 2026, officially launched an exciting online promotion at Olive Garden, Beach Road, Aberdeen, Freetown, offering customers the chance to win a brand-new house valued at eighty-one thousand United States dollars ($81,000).
In his statement, Managing Director and CEO of Mercury International, Martin Michael, underscored the company’s role as a life-changing institution for the people of Sierra Leone since its inception. He highlighted the numerous opportunities the online platform has provided to customers, noting that it offers a genuine pathway to improving their livelihoods and building a strong foundation for the future.

Mr. Michael disclosed that the $81,000 house is located at John Obey in the western part of Freetown. He further stated that the promotion will run from 1st April to 20th July 2026. The draw is scheduled to take place between 21st and 23rd July 2026, coinciding with the final stages of the FIFA World Cup, while the lucky winner will receive the prize on 3rd August 2026.
The Brand Ambassador of Mercury International, Afrobeat singer Benjamin Manelik George, popularly known as Drizilik, urged customers to turn their gaming into a life-changing opportunity. He explained that participants will receive one free raffle ticket for every SLL 250 accumulated wager on Vegas games and every SLL 50 accumulated wager on sports betting. Drizilik emphasized that there is no limit to the number of tickets one can earn, stressing that the more customers participate, the higher their chances of winning the keys to their dream home. He added that all betting must be done online.
