Players across South Africa are checking their tickets after the official confirmation of Draw 2540 (27 February 2026), which produced winners in both Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus categories. Below you’ll find the verified winning numbers, total winners in each division, and the full payout breakdown for both games.
Official results confirmed for Draw 2540 (Draw date shown: 2026-02-28). Below are the winning numbers and payout breakdowns for both games.
Daily Lotto Winning Numbers (Draw 2540)
Winning numbers: 23, 11, 01, 08, 27
Numerical order: 01, 08, 11, 23, 27
Daily Lotto Payout Breakdown (Draw 2540)
Match 5: 3 winners — R216,666.70
Match 4: 478 winners — R288.50
Match 3: 14,222 winners — R19.40
Match 2: 137,437 winners — R4.90
Daily Lotto Plus Winning Numbers (Draw 2540)
Winning numbers: 26, 06, 18, 16, 13
Numerical order: 06, 13, 16, 18, 26
Daily Lotto Plus Payout Breakdown (Draw 2540)
Match 5: 1 winner — R200,000.00
Match 4: 317 winners — R141.10
Match 3: 9,264 winners — R9.70
Match 2: 86,910 winners — R2.50
Daily Lotto Draw Details
Game: Daily Lotto South Africa
Draw Number: 2540
Draw Date: Friday, 27 February 2026
Draw Time: ±21:00 SAST
Numbers Selected: 5 numbers from 1–36
Minimum Age: 18+
Previous Draw Snapshot – Draw 2539 (26 February 2026)
The previous draw delivered confirmed winners in the Daily Lotto Plus jackpot category. According to official release details:
Daily Lotto Plus Jackpot Winners: 5 players
Prize Per Winner: R28,330.60 each
Draw Date: Thursday, 26 February 2026
Draw Number: 2539
Ticket Purchase Channels of Winning Entries:
• Capitec App
• Nedbank Banking App
• Capitec App
• Standard Bank Banking App
• Pretoria, Gauteng (Retail Location)
This confirms continued growth in online lottery ticket purchases in South Africa, particularly via major banking applications.
South Africa Daily Lotto Results – 26 February 2026 (Draw 2539)
How Daily Lotto Works
The South Africa Daily Lotto is operated by the National Lottery and managed by Ithuba. Players choose five numbers between 1 and 36. Draws take place every evening, making it one of the most searched terms under “Daily Lotto results today South Africa” and “SA Daily Lotto jackpot payout”.
Unlike rollover jackpot games, Daily Lotto distributes its prize pool across fixed prize tiers, ensuring regular payouts to qualifying winners.
Prize Structure Overview
Match 5 Numbers: Top Prize Pool Share
Match 4 Numbers: Tier 2 Prize
Match 3 Numbers: Tier 3 Prize
Match 2 Numbers: Base Tier Prize
Final payout amounts depend on the number of winners in each tier for Draw 2540.
How To Check & Claim Winnings
After official confirmation of the winning numbers, players should:
1. Compare all 5 numbers carefully
2. Verify prize tier qualification
3. Confirm using official source
Official confirmation and claims guidance are available via the National Lottery South Africa website:
National Lottery Official Website
Responsible Gambling Reminder
Players must be 18 years or older. Daily Lotto is a game of chance. Please play responsibly and never wager beyond your financial limits.
