How to Play

Master the South African lottery games and increase your chances of winning

Understanding Lottery Games

The South African National Lottery offers several exciting games, each with unique rules, odds, and life-changing prize structures. This comprehensive guide will help you understand how each game works and how to participate responsibly while maximizing your chances.

LOTTO

Wed & Sat
Sales close: 20:30 | Draw: 20:56
R5.00 per board
Jackpot Odds
1 in 20,358,520

How to Play

Choose 6 from 1-52

Mark numbers on betslip or use Quick Pick

Submit before 20:30 on draw days (Draw at 20:56)

Keep your ticket safe as proof

Prize Divisions

1
Match all 6 numbers (Jackpot)
2
Match 5 numbers + Bonus Ball
3
Match 5 numbers
4
Match 4 numbers + Bonus Ball
5
Match 4 numbers
6
Match 3 numbers + Bonus Ball
7
Match 3 numbers
8
Match 2 numbers + Bonus Ball
Any Prize Odds

1 in 38

Jackpot Odds

1 in 20,358,520

POWERBALL

Tue & Fri
Sales close: 20:30 | Draw: 21:00
R5.00 per board
Jackpot Odds
1 in 42,375,200

How to Play

Choose 5 from 1-50 + 1 PowerBall from 1-20

Mark numbers on betslip or use Quick Pick

Submit before 20:30 on draw days (Draw at 21:00)

Keep your ticket safe as proof

Prize Divisions

1
Match 5 numbers + PowerBall (Jackpot)
2
Match 5 numbers
3
Match 4 numbers + PowerBall
4
Match 4 numbers
5
Match 3 numbers + PowerBall
6
Match 3 numbers
7
Match 2 numbers + PowerBall
8
Match 1 number + PowerBall
9
Match PowerBall only
Any Prize Odds

1 in 35

Jackpot Odds

1 in 42,375,200

DAILY LOTTO

Every Day
Sales close: 20:30 | Draw: 21:00
R3.00 per board
Jackpot Odds
1 in 376,992

How to Play

Choose 5 from 1-36

Mark numbers on betslip or use Quick Pick

Submit before 20:30 on draw days (Draw at 21:00)

Keep your ticket safe as proof

Prize Divisions

1
Match all 5 numbers (R100,000 - R500,000)
2
Match 4 numbers (R100 - R5,000)
3
Match 3 numbers (R25 - R150)
4
Match 2 numbers (R10 - R50)
Any Prize Odds

1 in 7.6

Jackpot Odds

1 in 376,992

Where to Buy Tickets

Retail Stores

National Lottery retailers nationwide

Banks

FNB, ABSA, Nedbank, Standard Bank

Online

Authorized lottery platforms

Mobile Apps

Licensed operator applications

Important Information

You must be 18 years or older to play

Keep your ticket safe - it's your proof

Prizes must be claimed within 365 days

Prizes over R50,000 are subject to tax

All lottery games are games of chance

Play responsibly within your means

If you have a gambling problem, please call NCPG:0800 006 008