Lottery enthusiasts across South Africa have multiple opportunities to win big with the Daily Lotto, Daily Lotto Plus, Lotto, Lotto Plus 1, and Lotto Plus 2 games. These popular national lottery games offer substantial jackpots and various chances to turn dreams into reality.

The Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus draws are held every day of the week, from Monday to Sunday, around 21:00 SA time. The Daily Lotto jackpot is estimated at R450,000, while the Daily Lotto Plus jackpot stands at an estimated R150,000. A unique feature of the Daily Lotto is that the jackpot prize money is guaranteed to be given away, even if no one matches all five numbers. For the draw on Saturday, 7 March 2026, the winning Daily Lotto numbers were 13, 20, 27, 30, 32. The Daily Lotto Plus numbers drawn on the same date were 08, 12, 13, 14, 35.

For those aiming for even larger prizes, the Lotto, Lotto Plus 1, and Lotto Plus 2 draws take place every Wednesday and Saturday on SABC 2 at 20:56 SA time. The estimated jackpots for these games are substantial: Lotto at R48 million, Lotto Plus 1 at R500,000, and Lotto Plus 2 at R11 million. The winning numbers for the Lotto draw on Saturday, 7 March 2026, were 04, 13, 14, 20, 22, 47, with a Bonus Ball of 29. For Lotto Plus 1, the numbers were 13, 16, 18, 20, 42, 50, and Bonus Ball 05. Lotto Plus 2 saw the numbers 01, 13, 24, 32, 46, 48 drawn, with Bonus Ball 12.

Playing the Lotto involves selecting six different numbers between 1 and 52. Originally, numbers ranged from 1 to 49, but this was increased to 52 on 30 July 2017 by Ithuba Holdings. Players can also opt for a 'Quick Pick' for automatically generated numbers. During the draw, six numbered balls are drawn without replacement, along with an additional Bonus Ball which affects players matching five numbers. Prizes are awarded for matching at least three of the six main numbers, with payouts increasing for more matches. If multiple players match all six numbers, the jackpot is equally divided. Should no player match 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 additional chances to win with the same numbers. Lotto Plus 1, introduced on 26 November 2003, costs an extra R2.50 per board, providing a second chance to win. Lotto Plus 2, introduced on 30 July 2017, also costs an additional R2.50 per board, giving players a third opportunity. While the odds for Lotto Plus games are the same as the main Lotto draw, their prizes are typically slightly lower.

Tickets for all these lottery games can be purchased conveniently. Options include visiting the nearest participating retailer, buying online via national-lottery.co.za (accessible on computer or mobile), using the National Lottery Mobile App, or through participating banks such as FNB, ABSA, Nedbank, Standard Bank, Capitec, TymeBank, and African Bank. Players can also use the USSD service by dialing *120*7529#. It is important to note that lottery ticket sales from outlets close at 20:30 on the day of a draw. All players must be 18 years old or older to be eligible to participate.

The National Lottery also provides significant support to its winners. Individuals who win R50,000 or more receive complimentary trauma counselling from professional psychologists and financial advice from accredited financial advisors. Furthermore, all winnings are paid tax-free directly into the winner's accounts.

A comprehensive weekly schedule of all lottery games 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 detailed information, including verification of winning numbers and past results, players are encouraged to visit the official National Lottery website. Recent draws also include the R124 million PowerBall and PowerBall Plus windfall on Tuesday, 10 March 2026.