Lotto

Welcome to a simple yet holistic guide to the Lotto, specifically formulated for South African players. On this page, we will discuss how Lotto works in South Africa and what you need to know before you play it. Lotto is played by millions of hopefuls every week in the hopes of landing the jackpot and becoming significantly wealthier. Lotto has made millionaires out of several everyday South Africans, and you could be next.

How Much Does a Lotto Ticket Cost?

A Lotto ticket costs R5 per board. You can play Lotto by simply choosing six numbers from 1 to 52 on a Lotto play slip. Alternatively, you can play online or via selected mobile platforms. To play more boards, mark the number of boards on the play slip. You can also select the multi-draw option to play the same numbers for multiple draws. There is also another option or feature called Quick Pick, where the system randomly chooses numbers for you. Tickets can be bought from authorised retailers, online, or through the mobile app until 8:30 p.m. on the day of the draw.

How to Play Lotto?

Playing Lotto is pretty easy. To play Lotto, pick six numbers from 1 to 52 on a play slip. Each play costs R5.00. You can fill in multiple boards on one slip. There's an option for a quick pick. This entails that the machine picks numbers for you randomly. You can play the same numbers for up to 10 draws ahead. This is called multi-draw. Draws happen twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

If the numbers you picked match all/some of the numbers drawn, you will win. There are basically eight ways to win, from matching two numbers plus the bonus ball to all six numbers. The more numbers you match, the bigger the reward is going to be. The jackpot is awarded for matching all six numbers. If no one wins the jackpot, it rolls over to the next draw and becomes even bigger!

The odds of winning depends on the prize. Matching all six numbers and winning the jackpot is rare and you’ll need to extremely lucky. Matching just two numbers plus the bonus ball is a more common occurrence. The prize money that you win depends on ticket sales and how many winners there are to split the pool.

Disclaimer

Lotto is a form of gambling and it is important to play responsibly. Gambling can lead to addiction and harm. Set limits for how much you spend. Playing the lottery is meant to be fun, not a way to make money. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please reach out for professional help. You must be 18 years or older to play. We takes utmost care to ensure to publish the accurate results. There might be a human error, system malfunction or any other reason.