The South African National Lottery offers numerous opportunities for participants to become multimillionaires, featuring popular games such as Lotto, Lotto Plus 1, Lotto Plus 2, and the Daily Lotto variants. With jackpots reaching substantial amounts, players are consistently encouraged to try their luck by purchasing tickets.

The main Lotto, Lotto Plus 1, and Lotto Plus 2 draws occur twice weekly, every Wednesday and Saturday. Results are broadcast on SABC 2 at 20:56 SA time. Recent jackpot estimates included an impressive R45 million for Lotto, R3 million for Lotto Plus 1, and R4 million for Lotto Plus 2. For the draw conducted on 6 December 2025, the Lotto numbers drawn were 04, 06, 13, 15, 29, 35, with a Bonus Ball of 20. Lotto Plus 1 saw numbers 09, 12, 38, 41, 44, 53 with a Bonus Ball of 26, while Lotto Plus 2 featured 20, 21, 35, 39, 42, 57 with a Bonus Ball of 13.

To play Lotto, participants select six distinct numbers ranging from 1 to 52. Historically, the Lotto draw initially used numbers from 1 to 49, a range that Ithuba Holdings expanded to 52 on 30 July 2017. For those who prefer automated selections, a Quick Pick option is readily available. During each draw, six main numbered balls are selected, along with an additional Bonus Ball, which specifically affects players who match five of the main numbers. Prizes are awarded for matching at least three of the six main drawn numbers, with the grand jackpot being shared equally among all winners who successfully match all six numbers. The odds of winning the Lotto jackpot are precisely 1 in 20,358,520. If no player matches all six main numbers, the jackpot rolls over and is added to that of the subsequent Lotto draw. A single Lotto board is priced at R5.00.

Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 provide players with additional chances to win based on their Lotto selections. For an extra R2.50 per board, players can enter the Lotto Plus 1 draw, which was first introduced on 26 November 2003. Similarly, Lotto Plus 2, launched on 30 July 2017, offers a third opportunity to win for an additional R2.50 per board. While the odds for these supplementary games remain consistent with the main Lotto draw, their prize values are typically slightly lower.

For daily opportunities to win, the Daily Lotto and the new Daily Lotto Plus draws are held every day of the week, from Monday through Sunday, generally around 21:30 SA time. The Daily Lotto jackpot is estimated at R450,000, and the Daily Lotto Plus jackpot stands at R150,000. A unique feature of the Daily Lotto is that the jackpot prize money is guaranteed to be awarded, even if no participant matches all five numbers. The winning numbers for the Daily Lotto on 6 December 2025 were 18, 20, 22, 30, 35, and for Daily Lotto Plus, they were 11, 14, 16, 26, 30.

Tickets for all National Lottery games can be conveniently purchased through various channels, including participating retailers, online via the national-lottery.co.za website (accessible on computers or mobile devices), through the National Lottery Mobile App, or by dialing the USSD code *120*7529#. Several major banks, including FNB, ABSA, Nedbank, Standard Bank, Capitec, TymeBank, and African Bank, also facilitate ticket purchases. To participate, players must be at least 18 years old. It is important to note that ticket sales at physical lottery outlets close at 20:30 on the day of a draw.

The National Lottery is also committed to providing significant support to its winners. Individuals who win R50,000 or more are eligible to receive complimentary trauma counselling from professional psychologists, as well as financial advice from accredited financial advisors, all absolutely free of charge. Furthermore, all winnings are paid tax-free directly into the winner's accounts, ensuring they receive the full prize amount. The weekly schedule of games includes Daily Lotto every day; PowerBall and PowerBall Plus on Tuesdays and Fridays; and Lotto, Lotto Plus 1, and Lotto Plus 2 on Wednesdays and Saturdays.