It’s nearly time for the Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 draws on Saturday, 17 February 2024. Will you be SA’s next multi-millionaire?
There is provision for random numbers to be generated automatically for those who do not wish to choose, known as a When introduced, the Lotto jackpot draw required numbers from 1 to 49. Ithuba Holdings increased the number from 49 to 52 on 30 July 2017.
In the draw, six numbered balls are drawn without replacement from a set of 52 balls numbered from 1 to 52. A further Prizes are awarded to players who match at least three of the six drawn numbers, with prizes increasing for matching more of the drawn numbers.The chance of doing so is 1 in 20,358,520.
If four, five, or six balls are matched, the relevant prize is divided equally between all who match that many balls. If no player matches all six numbers, the jackpot rolls over and is added to that of the next Lotto draw.Lotto Plus 1 is exactly the same as Lotto, but gives the player a second chance to win. per board to enter the Lotto Plus 1 draw.Lotto Plus 1 was introduced on 26 November 2003.When buying a Lotto ticket, players can pay an extra Odds are the same, while prizes are usually slightly lower.Buy your tickets now at your nearest participating retailer, on our website by visiting national lottery.