More than 225,000 winners were created in a single night as South Africa’s National Lottery confirmed the Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for Tuesday, 3 March 2026 (Draw 2544). The latest draw delivered four top-tier Daily Lotto winners and three Daily Lotto Plus jackpot winners, alongside hundreds of thousands of lower-division payouts — reinforcing the game’s reputation for producing consistent daily winners across the country.
From five-number matches worth over R138,000 to thousands of players claiming smaller cash prizes, Draw 2544 generated widespread participation and substantial prize distribution, with both games collectively distributing millions of rand in winnings.
Daily Lotto Results – 3 March 2026 (Draw 2544)
Winning Numbers: 01, 16, 17, 22, 36
(Numerical Order: 01, 16, 17, 22, 36)
Prize Breakdown:
Match 5: 4 winners – R138,329.60 each
Match 4: 419 winners – R304.20
Match 3: 12,481 winners – R20.40
Match 2: 124,470 winners – R5.00
The total prize pool for the Daily Lotto draw reached R1,554,265.50, generated from total sales of R3,108,531.00. The machine used for this draw was RNG 3.
Daily Lotto Plus Results – 3 March 2026 (Draw 2544)
Winning Numbers: 13, 18, 29, 34, 11
(Numerical Order: 11, 13, 18, 29, 34)
Prize Breakdown:
Match 5: 3 winners – R66,666.70 each
Match 4: 265 winners – R157.40
Match 3: 8,035 winners – R10.40
Match 2: 79,994 winners – R2.50
The Daily Lotto Plus prize pool totaled R508,556.25, with overall sales recorded at R1,017,112.50. The draw was also conducted using RNG 3.
In total, more than 225,000 prizes were awarded across both games in Draw 2544, highlighting continued strong participation in South Africa’s daily lottery offerings.
Players must be 18 years or older and are encouraged to play responsibly. The lottery is operated by ITHUBA under regulatory oversight.
For official confirmation of results and prize claim information, visit the National Lottery South Africa official website .
