The South Africa Daily Lotto continues to be one of the country’s most popular lottery games, offering players daily chances to win with better odds than traditional jackpot lotteries. Below is everything players need to know about Daily Lotto, how it compares to LOTTO and PowerBall, and how to play.
Daily Lotto is operated by the South African National Lottery and is designed for players who prefer frequent draws, lower ticket costs, and realistic chances of winning smaller but regular prizes.
In Daily Lotto, players select five numbers from a pool of 1 to 36. Five numbers are drawn each day, and the jackpot is won by matching all five numbers. If the jackpot is not won, it rolls down to the next prize tier rather than rolling over to grow larger.
Daily Lotto PLUS is an optional add-on game that gives players a second chance to win using the same numbers played in the main Daily Lotto draw. It has its own separate draw and can only be entered once a Daily Lotto ticket has been played.
How to Play Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto PLUS
To play, select five numbers from 1 to 36 using a play slip or online platform. Players can choose their own numbers, use a Quick Pick where numbers are randomly generated, or ask a retailer to enter the numbers at the terminal.
Players may enter up to 20 lines per ticket and can also choose to play the same numbers for up to 10 consecutive draws in advance. Daily Lotto must be played first before Daily Lotto PLUS can be added.
DAILY LOTTO — Draw 2521 (Draw date: 2026-02-08)
Winning numbers: 35, 12, 16, 23, 33
Numerical order: 12, 16, 23, 33, 35
| Division | Match | Number of winners | Prize amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MATCH 5 | 0 | — |
| 2 | MATCH 4 | 237 | R1,621.90 |
| 3 | MATCH 3 | 7118 | R20.20 |
| 4 | MATCH 2 | 68957 | R5.10 |
Prize pool (actual sales): R877,621.50
Total sales: R1,755,243.00
Machine name: RNG 3
Next draw date: 2026-02-10
DAILY LOTTO PLUS — Draw 2521 (Draw date: 2026-02-08)
Winning numbers: 12, 26, 09, 32, 33
Numerical order: 09, 12, 26, 32, 33
| Division | Match | Number of winners | Prize amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MATCH 5 | 2 | R49,016.90 |
| 2 | MATCH 4 | 121 | R186.60 |
| 3 | MATCH 3 | 4162 | R10.90 |
| 4 | MATCH 2 | 42855 | R2.60 |
Prize pool (actual sales): R275,376.00
Total sales: R550,752.00
Machine name: RNG 2
Next draw date: 2026-02-10
What Is a Quick Pick?
A Quick Pick is a convenient option where the lottery system randomly selects numbers for the player using a certified random number generator. It is popular with players who prefer not to choose numbers manually.
Difference Between LOTTO, PowerBall and Daily Lotto
| Feature | LOTTO | PowerBall | Daily Lotto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot Rollover | Rolls over if not won | Rolls over if not won | Rolls down if not won |
| Ticket Cost | R5.00 (Plus R2.50) | R5.00 (Plus R2.50) | R3.00 (Plus R1.50) |
| Draw Frequency | Wednesdays & Saturdays | Tuesdays & Fridays | Daily |
| Number Range | 1 to 58 | 1–50 + PowerBall | 1 to 36 |
| Jackpot Odds | 1 in 40 million | 1 in 42 million | 1 in 376,992 |
For official rules, draw schedules, and prize structures, players should always refer to information published by the South African National Lottery.
