Have you checked your Lotto ticket? One lucky player has won R2 million

One lucky player has won R2 million from the Lotto Plus 2 jackpot. This player successfully matched 6 numbers, which gave them an amazing R2 064 660.80.

Winning a R2 million jackpot is a life-changing event. The National Lottery has yet to release more information regarding this lucky winner, as they have not yet claimed their prize.

Check your Lotto tickets from last night’s draw to see if Ithuba is waiting for you to claim your own R2 million jackpot.

In case you missed it, here are the winning numbers:

• Lotto: 09, 10, 27, 30, 31, 45. Bonus ball: 23
• Lotto Plus 1: 20, 30, 31, 35, 37,39. Bonus ball: 21
• Lotto Plus 2: 02, 21, 34, 38, 49, 51. Bonus ball: 24

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While great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the results mentioned above, The Citizen does not take responsibility for any errors in the results. Players are advised to verify the winning R2 million jackpot numbers on the National Lottery website.

On Tuesday, another lucky player walked away with R28.5 million in winnings from the PowerBall Plus draw.

According to Ithuba, the player bought their ticket using the Capitec banking app.

What happens after winning?

All winners receive an SMS from their banks containing a reference number and further instructions regarding what documents to take along when visiting the lottery operator, Ithuba.

If a winner wins less than R250 000, the money will be deposited directly into their account if they used a banking app to play.

Players who win more than R250 000 will be referred to the Ithuba for a payout.

Free financial and trauma counselling is offered to those who win more than R50 000. Winnings are tax-free.

How to play Lotto

You can play the Lotto / Lotto Plus 1 / Lotto Plus 2 games by choosing a Quick Pick option, where the lottery processing system randomly chooses six lucky numbers for you to maybe win a R2 million jackpot or more.

Alternatively, a bet can be placed by a person choosing six numbers from 1 to 52 on any board.

There is no limit to the number of boards a person wants to play, and the system also allows a multi-draw option. This option allows you to play the same numbers over multiple draws.

How much does it cost to play Lotto?

Lotto entries cost R5 per board, including VAT. Lotto Plus costs an additional R2.50 per board. Players can also place their bets using their respective banking apps. Terms and conditions apply.

Ticket sales close at 8:30pm on any given day. Terms and conditions apply; all players must be 18 years or older.