Lucky Numbers Revealed: All Lotto Results for July 18, 2026 are In!

South Africa's National Lottery offers a compelling array of games, providing both daily and bi-weekly opportunities for players to win substantial cash prizes. The suite of games includes the Daily Lotto, Lotto, Lotto Plus 1, and Lotto 5 Max, each designed with distinct rules, jackpot structures, and draw schedules to cater to different player preferences.

The Daily Lotto provides a chance to win every day, featuring an estimated jackpot of R480,000. A key highlight of the Daily Lotto is its guaranteed payout, ensuring the jackpot prize money is awarded even if no player matches all five numbers. To participate, players select five numbers from a pool of 1 to 36, or they can opt for a Quick Pick for randomly generated numbers. Each entry costs R3, and players have the flexibility to spend up to R150 per ticket, entering up to 10 consecutive draws. Daily Lotto draws are held every day of the week, from Monday to Sunday, typically around 20:40 (SA time).

For those aspiring to larger, multimillion-rand jackpots, the Lotto, Lotto Plus 1, and Lotto 5 Max games are available. These draws take place twice a week, every Wednesday and Saturday, broadcast on e.tv and SABC 2 at 21:00 (SA time). The main Lotto game commonly boasts an estimated jackpot of R19 million. Players choose six numbers from a range of 1 to 52; a Quick Pick option is also available for convenience. The entry fee for the Lotto draw is R5.00 per board. Additionally, players can choose to include an extra number, known as MP1, which comes at seven times the standard ticket price and can significantly enhance potential winnings. Prizes are awarded for matching at least three of the six drawn numbers, with higher matches yielding larger prizes. The ultimate jackpot is shared equally among all players who successfully match all six drawn numbers. If the jackpot is not won in a particular draw, it rolls over and is added to the jackpot of the subsequent Lotto draw.

Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto 5 Max offer secondary and tertiary chances to win, building upon the main Lotto game. By paying an additional R2.50 per board, players can add Lotto Plus 1 to their Lotto ticket, granting them a second opportunity to win a jackpot, often estimated at R2 million. Similarly, Lotto 5 Max, also costing an extra R2.50 per board, presents a third chance at winning a jackpot, with an estimated prize of R4.5 million. A distinctive feature of Lotto 5 Max is its guaranteed payout mechanism: if the jackpot is not claimed after a predetermined number of consecutive draws, the prize money is distributed among players in lower winning tiers, ensuring the funds are always returned to the player community.

Tickets for all National Lottery games can be conveniently purchased through various channels. Players can visit any authorised lottery retailer, buy tickets online via the national-lottery.co.za website (accessible on computers or mobile devices), use the National Lottery Mobile App, or purchase through participating banks, including FNB, ABSA, Nedbank, Standard Bank, Capitec, TymeBank, and African Bank. For USSD transactions, players can dial *120*7529#. It is important to note that lottery ticket sales at retail outlets close at 20:40 on the day of a draw.

To be eligible to play any of the National Lottery games, individuals must be 18 years old or older. The lottery also provides valuable support for winners of R50,000 and above, offering complimentary trauma counselling from professional psychologists and financial advice from accredited financial advisors. A significant benefit for all winners is that their prizes are paid tax-free directly into their accounts, allowing them to enjoy their full winnings without deductions.

Here is a summary of the weekly National Lottery draws:

• Monday: Daily Lotto
• Tuesday: Daily Lotto, PowerBall & PowerBall XTRA
• Wednesday: Daily Lotto, Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 & Lotto 5 Max
• Thursday: Daily Lotto
• Friday: Daily Lotto, PowerBall & PowerBall XTRA
• Saturday: Daily Lotto, Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 & Lotto 5 Max
• Sunday: Daily Lotto

Players can also easily access past draw results and payout information online to verify if they hold winning tickets.