FAQ'S - Daily Lotto
What is DAILY LOTTO/ DAILY LOTTO PLUS?
An online Game utilising a computerised terminal to record Selections and also to validate prize claims.
How does the DAILY LOTTO/DAILY LOTTO PLUS Game work?
Everyday participants may select 5 out of 36 numbers that can be entered into a draw.
A participant may enter the DAILY LOTTO and DAILY LOTTO PLUS in the following ways:
- Presenting a completed Bet Slip to a Retailer.
- On any one Bet Slip a Participant may make a selection from a minimum of one entry and a maximum of the number of entries included on the Bet Slip.
- Each selection is made by manually marking 5 numbers within one entry or by manually marking the Quick Pick box.
- The completed Bet Slip is processed through the Terminal, which will issue the Receipt recording each Selection marked on the Bet Slip.
- By indicating in person to a Retailer the requested digits or numbers to be entered manually into the Terminal by the Retailer.
- Requesting a number Selection to be made on a random basis by the Lottery Processing System through a Quick Pick.
- Selecting random set of 5 numbers at an alternative point of sale other than the terminals where a participant can purchase an entry into the DAILY LOTTO. Mark the DAILY LOTTO PLUS box to play the same numbers in the DAILY LOTTO PLUS draw for an additional R1.50. These would include ATM’s, Mobile Application, Mobile Phones, the National Lottery Mobile app and any other additional channels.
Where and when may I purchase a DAILY LOTTO/DAILY LOTTO PLUS Game?
Tickets can be purchased daily at an existing National Lottery outlet, the National Lottery website or mobile app. DAILY LOTTO/DAILY LOTTO PLUS tickets sales close at 8.30pm on any given draw day.
What is a Random Number Generator (RNG)?
The RNG is a computer system that is used to randomly choose the winning DAILY LOTTO and DAILY LOTTO PLUS numbers.
What time is the draw?
The Draw takes place daily at 21H00 except on Christmas Day.
What are the odds of winning the DAILY LOTTO/DAILY LOTTO PLUS prize?
There are 376,992 different combinations that one can play when choosing 5 out of 36 numbers. The order of matching the numbers does not matter in relation to how they are selected.
Herewith the odds of winning a prize on DAILY LOTTO/DAILY LOTTO PLUS:
| TICKETS SOLD | 376,992 |
| PRICE (RAND) | R3.00 |
| SALES (RAND) | R1,130,976.00 |
| PRIZE % POOL | 50% |
| PRIZE POOL VALUE | R565,488.00 |
| Prize Divisions | Numbers to match to win | Odds 1 in X | Division Prize Pool | Pari Mutuel Prize % | Prize Per winner | Number of Winners |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Div 1 | Match 5 | 376,992 | R201,313.73 | 35.60% | R201,313.73 | 1 |
| Div 2 | Match 4 | 2,432 | R46,370.02 | 8.20% | R299.14 | 155 |
| Div 3 | Match 3 | 81 | R92,740.03 | 16.40% | R19.93 | 4,654 |
| Div 4 | Match 2 | 8 | R225,064.22 | 39.80% | R4.78 | 47,124 |
| Overall Odds | 7.26 | R565,488.00 | 100.00% | 51,934 |
| TICKETS SOLD | 376,992 |
| PRICE (RAND) | R3.00 |
| SALES (RAND) | R1,130,976.00 |
| PRIZE % POOL | 50% |
| PRIZE POOL VALUE | R565,488.00 |
| Prize Divisions | Numbers to match to win | Odds 1 in X | Division Prize Pool | Pari Mutuel Prize % | Prize Per winner | Number of Winners |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Div 1 | Match 5 | 376,992 | R0.00 | 0.00% | R0.00 | - |
| Div 2 | Match 4 | 2,432 | R247,683.74 | 43.80% | R1,597.82 | 155 |
| Div 3 | Match 3 | 81 | R92,740.03 | 16.40% | R19.93 | 4,654 |
| Div 4 | Match 2 | 8 | R225,064.22 | 39.80% | R4.78 | 47,124 |
| Overall Odds | 7.26 | R565,488.00 | 100.00% | 51,933 |
| TICKETS SOLD | 376,992 |
| PRICE (RAND) | R3.00 |
| SALES (RAND) | R1,130,976.00 |
| PRIZE % POOL | 50% |
| PRIZE POOL VALUE | R565,488.00 |
| Prize Divisions | Numbers to match to win | Odds 1 in X | Division Prize Pool | Pari Mutuel Prize % | Prize Per winner | Number of Winners |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Div 1 | Match 5 | 376,992 | R0.00 | 0.00% | R0.00 | - |
| Div 2 | Match 4 | 2,432 | R0.00 | 0.00% | R0.00 | - |
| Div 3 | Match 3 | 81 | R340,423.78 | 60.20% | R73.14 | 4,654 |
| Div 4 | Match 2 | 8 | R225,064.22 | 39.80% | R4.78 | 47,124 |
| Overall Odds | 7.28 | R565,488.00 | 100.00% | 51,778 |
| TICKETS SOLD | 376,992 |
| PRICE (RAND) | R3.00 |
| SALES (RAND) | R1,130,976.00 |
| PRIZE % POOL | 50% |
| PRIZE POOL VALUE | R565,488.00 |
| Prize Divisions | Numbers to match to win | Odds 1 in X | Division Prize Pool | Pari Mutuel Prize % | Prize Per winner | Number of Winners |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Div 1 | Match 5 | 376,992 | R0.00 | 0.00% | R0.00 | - |
| Div 2 | Match 4 | 2,432 | R0.00 | 0.00% | R0.00 | - |
| Div 3 | Match 3 | 81 | R0.00 | 0.00% | R0.00 | - |
| Div 4 | Match 2 | 8 | R565,488.00 | 100.00% | R12.00 | 47,124 |
| Overall Odds | 8.00 | R565,488.00 | 100.00% | 47,124 |
| TICKETS SOLD | 376,992 |
| PRICE (RAND) | R1.50 |
| SALES (RAND) | R565,488.00 |
| PRIZE % POOL | 50% |
| PRIZE POOL VALUE | R282,744.00 |
| Prize Divisions | Numbers to match to win | Odds 1 in X | Division Prize Pool | Pari Mutuel Prize % | Prize Per winner | Number of Winners |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Div 1 | Match 5 | 376,992 | R100,656.86 | 35.60% | R100,656.86 | 1 |
| Div 2 | Match 4 | 2,432 | R23,185.01 | 8.20% | R149.57 | 155 |
| Div 3 | Match 3 | 81 | R46,370.02 | 16.40% | R9.96 | 4,654 |
| Div 4 | Match 2 | 8 | R112,532.11 | 39.80% | R2.39 | 47,124 |
| Overall Odds | 7.26 | R282,744.00 | 100.00% | 51,934 |
| TICKETS SOLD | 376,992 |
| PRICE (RAND) | R1.50 |
| SALES (RAND) | R565,488.00 |
| PRIZE % POOL | 50% |
| PRIZE POOL VALUE | R282,744.00 |
| Prize Divisions | Numbers to match to win | Odds 1 in X | Division Prize Pool | Pari Mutuel Prize % | Prize Per winner | Number of Winners |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Div 1 | Match 5 | 376,992 | R0.00 | 0.00% | R0.00 | - |
| Div 2 | Match 4 | 2,432 | R122,841.87 | 43.80% | R798.91 | 155 |
| Div 3 | Match 3 | 81 | R46,370.02 | 16.40% | R9.96 | 4,654 |
| Div 4 | Match 2 | 8 | R112,532.11 | 39.80% | R2.39 | 47,124 |
| Overall Odds | 7.26 | R282,744.00 | 100.00% | 51,934 |
| TICKETS SOLD | 376,992 |
| PRICE (RAND) | R1.50 |
| SALES (RAND) | R565,488.00 |
| PRIZE % POOL | 50% |
| PRIZE POOL VALUE | R282,744.00 |
| Prize Divisions | Numbers to match to win | Odds 1 in X | Division Prize Pool | Pari Mutuel Prize % | Prize Per winner | Number of Winners |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Div 1 | Match 5 | 376,992 | R0.00 | 0.00% | R0.00 | - |
| Div 2 | Match 4 | 2,432 | R0.00 | 0.00% | R0.00 | - |
| Div 3 | Match 3 | 81 | R170,211.89 | 60.20% | R36.57 | 4,654 |
| Div 4 | Match 2 | 8 | R112,532.11 | 39.80% | R2.39 | 47,124 |
| Overall Odds | 7.28 | R282,744.00 | 100.00% | 51,778 |
| TICKETS SOLD | 376,992 |
| PRICE (RAND) | R1.50 |
| SALES (RAND) | R565,488.00 |
| PRIZE % POOL | 50% |
| PRIZE POOL VALUE | R282,744.00 |
| Prize Divisions | Numbers to match to win | Odds 1 in X | Division Prize Pool | Pari Mutuel Prize % | Prize Per winner | Number of Winners |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Div 1 | Match 5 | 376,992 | R0.00 | 0.00% | R0.00 | - |
| Div 2 | Match 4 | 2,432 | R0.00 | 0.00% | R0.00 | - |
| Div 3 | Match 3 | 81 | R0.00 | 0.00% | R0.00 | - |
| Div 4 | Match 2 | 8 | R282,744.00 | 100.00% | R6.00 | 47,124 |
| Overall Odds | 8.00 | R282,744.00 | 100.00% | 47,124 |
How many times can a DAILY LOTTO/DAILY LOTTO PLUS Jackpot roll over to the next draw?
If the top prize is not won, the Prize pool will roll down to the next tiers. So there is no roll over.
What is the difference between an estimated and guaranteed Jackpot prize?
Every Day the Jackpot is estimated at an amount, according to expected sales. The total prize pool is calculated at 50% of total sales.
With special draws, ITHUBA will offer a guaranteed Jackpot prize that is not affected by sales, unless a higher Jackpot amount is expected because of rollovers. In cases where the estimated Jackpot amount exceeds a guaranteed Jackpot amount, the guaranteed will fall away to a higher estimated amount.
How do I claim the DAILY LOTTO/DAILY LOTTO PLUS Prize?
Prizes up to R2,000.00 can be claimed at any retailer.
Prizes between R2,000.00 and R50,000.00 must be claimed at your post office.
Prizes above R50,000.00 must be claimed at an ITHUBA regional office.
Are the draws conducted live?
Each draw is conducted live in the presence of an independent auditor, and in accordance with procedures and rules approved by the National Lotteries Commission.
The winning numbers are randomly drawn every night. The outcome of the draw is not predetermined by human intervention at all.
Are the balls and draw machines tested?
No, the Random Number Generator is used to draw winning numbers.
Is there a time period in which to claim prizes?
DAILY LOTTO/DAILY LOTTO PLUS players have up to 365 days from the day of the draw to claim.
After expiry, 50% of the unclaimed prize money is deposited into the National Lottery Distribution Fund (NLDTF) for distribution to Good Causes.
For further questions and Enquiries:
Please refer to the National Lottery website (www.nationallottery.co.za) or contact the Ithuba Player Helpline on 0800 484 822
