Lotto: R41 million up for grabs tonight

An estimated R41 million is up for grabs in the latest Lotto and Lotto Plus draws, set to take place at 8.57pm on Wednesday, 7 May.

Detailed jackpots for Wednesday’s draw:

• Lotto: R35 million
• Lotto Plus1: R4 million
• Lotto Plus2: R2 million

The last In the previous Lotto and Lotto Plus draw, the highest payout was R159,057.70 — won by a single player who matched all six numbers in the main Lotto draw.

How to play Lotto

You can play the Lotto, Lotto Plus 1, and Lotto Plus 2 by choosing a Quick Pick option, where the lottery processing system randomly chooses six lucky numbers for the draw.

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

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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 players to pick the same numbers for multiple draws.

How much does it cost to play Lotto?

Lotto entries cost R5 per board, including Value-Added-Tax (VAT). Lotto Plus costs an additional R2.50 per board. Players can also use their respective banking apps to place their bets. Terms and conditions apply.

Ticket sales close at 8.30pm on any given day, just before the Lotto draw.

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 player 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 Ithuba for a payout.

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

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The national lottery also gives players a chance to win money every day from the Daily Lotto. The draw takes place every evening just after 9.30pm. Tickets for the Daily Lotto can be bought every day until 8.30pm.

How to play Daily Lotto in SA? If you are buying a ticket in-store:

• Pick up a betslip in any lottery store.
• Choose five numbers between 1 and 36 or ask for a Quick Pick.
• Entries cost R3 each. You can play a max of R150, but you are allowed to play multiple boards.
• Select how many consecutive draws you wish to enter, up to a maximum of 10. Leave blank for a single draw.
• Take your betslip to the teller to pay for your ticket.
• Write your details on the back of your ticket in case you need to claim a prize. If you do not sign your ticket, and you lose it, anyone can use it to claim the prize.

If you are playing online:

• Set up a lottery account and make a deposit to pay for tickets.
• Choose five numbers from 1 to 36 or select ‘Quick Pick’ to generate a random set. Repeat this on as many boards as you want to play.
• Decide whether to enter a single draw or multiple draws, including for the Lotto draw.
• Confirm and pay for your entry.

All players must be 18 years and older.