South African lottery players had the chance to win a combined R550,000 in jackpots on , with draws for both the Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus games. The winning numbers were announced shortly after 9:30 PM local time, offering players a nightly opportunity for a substantial payout.
The Daily Lotto draw yielded the following winning numbers: 07, 18, 25, 28, 31. Meanwhile, the Daily Lotto Plus draw produced the numbers: 01, 17, 26, 34, 35. Players are encouraged to check their tickets against these results to determine if they have won a prize.
The Daily Lotto game offers a jackpot of R400,000, while the Daily Lotto Plus jackpot stood at R150,000 for this draw. A unique feature of the Daily Lotto is its guaranteed jackpot payout. Even if no player matches all five numbers, the jackpot prize money is distributed among those who correctly match two or more numbers, ensuring a win for a segment of the player base.
Participation in the Daily Lotto is straightforward. Players can purchase tickets at authorized lottery retailers by completing a betslip, selecting five numbers between 1 and 36, or opting for a ‘Quick Pick’ for randomly generated numbers. Each entry costs R3, with a maximum spend of R150 per transaction, allowing for multiple boards to be played. Players are advised to sign the back of their tickets to protect against loss or unauthorized claims.
Alternatively, players can participate online by creating an account on the National Lottery website (https://www.nationallottery.co.za/login?fromPage=L3BsYXktbm93L2RhaWx5LWxvdHRv) and making a deposit. The online platform offers the same options for number selection – manual selection or Quick Pick – and allows players to choose the number of consecutive draws they wish to enter, up to a maximum of 10.
The Daily Lotto draws are conducted every evening, with ticket sales closing at each day. The draw itself takes place shortly after .
Prize breakdowns for the draw show that no players matched all five numbers in either the Daily Lotto or Daily Lotto Plus games. In the Daily Lotto, 321 players matched four numbers, each receiving a payout of R1,552.00. A significant 9,375 players matched three numbers, winning R19.90 each, while 90,290 players matched two numbers, receiving R5.00 apiece. The total prize pool for the Daily Lotto was R1,137,435.00, generated from total sales of R2,274,870.00. The draw was conducted using Machine RNG 2.
For the Daily Lotto Plus, 165 players matched four numbers, each awarded R953.40. 5,359 players matched three numbers, winning R11.00 each, and 55,168 players matched two numbers, receiving R2.50 each. The Daily Lotto Plus prize pool totaled R359,153.25, with total sales reaching R718,306.50. This draw utilized Machine RNG 1.
The Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus games represent a consistent source of entertainment and potential winnings for South African players. The Daily Lotto’s unique feature of guaranteeing a jackpot payout, even in the absence of a five-number match, distinguishes it from other lottery games and ensures that a portion of the prize pool is always distributed to participants. Players are encouraged to visit www.nationallottery.co.za for more information on how to play and to review the official rules and regulations.
