South Africa's National Lottery offers a variety of games, providing opportunities for players to win significant jackpots. The main draws include Lotto, Lotto Plus 1, Lotto Plus 2, Daily Lotto, and Daily Lotto Plus, with PowerBall and PowerBall Plus also available on specific days. These games are a prominent feature of the nation's entertainment and offer life-changing prizes to winners.

The flagship games, Lotto, Lotto Plus 1, and Lotto Plus 2, hold draws every Wednesday and Saturday. These draws are broadcast on SABC 2 at 20:56 SA time. For Lotto, players select six numbers from a pool of 1 to 52. Initially, the Lotto jackpot draw used numbers from 1 to 49, but Ithuba Holdings increased this range to 52 on July 30, 2017. In each draw, six main numbers and a bonus ball are drawn. Prizes are awarded for matching at least three main numbers, with the highest prize going to those who match all six. The chance of matching all six numbers is 1 in 20,358,520. If multiple players match four, five, or six balls, the respective prize is divided equally. If no one matches all six numbers, the jackpot rolls over to the next draw. The entry fee for a Lotto board is R5.00. Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 offer players additional chances to win with the same numbers for an extra R2.50 per board each. Lotto Plus 1 was introduced on November 26, 2003, and Lotto Plus 2 on July 30, 2017. Recent jackpots on January 10, 2026, were estimated at R7 million for Lotto, R4 million for Lotto Plus 1, and R12.5 million for Lotto Plus 2. The winning numbers for January 10, 2026, were: Lotto (08, 11, 24, 32, 43, 45, Bonus Ball: 41), Lotto Plus 1 (09, 15, 26, 37, 47, 50, Bonus Ball: 38), and Lotto Plus 2 (08, 10, 19, 22, 31, 52, Bonus Ball: 35).

The Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus offer more frequent draws, taking place every day of the week, Monday to Sunday, around 21:30 SA time. For these games, players choose five numbers. On January 10, 2026, the Daily Lotto jackpot was estimated at R400,000, and the Daily Lotto Plus jackpot stood at R150,000. A unique feature of the Daily Lotto is that its jackpot prize money is guaranteed to be given away, even if no one matches all five numbers. The winning numbers for January 10, 2026, were: Daily Lotto (03, 15, 17, 24, 35) and Daily Lotto Plus (12, 13, 14, 19, 31). Additionally, PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws are held on Tuesdays and Fridays, with a notable R185 million jackpot up for grabs on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

Tickets for all National Lottery games can be purchased conveniently through several channels. These include participating retailers nationwide, the official National Lottery website (national lottery.co.za) accessible via computer or mobile, the National Lottery Mobile App, and participating banks such as FNB, ABSA, Nedbank, Standard Bank, Capitec, TymeBank, and African Bank. Players can also dial *120*7529# for USSD purchases. Lottery ticket sales at outlets close at 20:30 on the day of a draw. To participate in any lottery game, players must be 18 years old or older.

The National Lottery also provides significant support to its winners. Individuals who win R50,000 or more receive free trauma counselling from professional psychologists and financial advice from accredited financial advisors. All winnings are paid tax-free directly into the winner’s accounts, ensuring they receive the full amount of their prize.

A summary of all lottery games by day includes:

• Monday: Daily Lotto

• Tuesday: Daily Lotto, PowerBall, and PowerBall Plus

• Wednesday: Daily Lotto, Lotto, Lotto Plus 1, and Lotto Plus 2

• Thursday: Daily Lotto

• Friday: Daily Lotto, PowerBall, and PowerBall Plus

• Saturday: Daily Lotto, Lotto, Lotto Plus 1, and Lotto Plus 2

• Sunday: Daily Lotto

For more details and to verify winning numbers, players can visit the National Lottery website.