Daily Lotto Results
Daily Lotto is the South African draw that runs every single day. You pick 5 numbers from 1 to 36, a board costs R3, and the draw takes place at about 21:00. This page shows the latest Daily Lotto results and winning numbers, updated after every draw, plus how to play, the prize odds, and where to play or bet on Daily Lotto online.
See latest resultsDaily Lotto is run by the National Lottery operator Ithuba. It is the most played daily draw in South Africa because the jackpot is won almost every night, the entry is cheap, and the odds of winning something are short. This guide covers the rules, the prizes, and the safe ways to play. For other draws, see our PowerBall results, our Sportstake guide, our lottery operator reviews and how lotteries work in SA.
Latest Daily Lotto results
The latest Daily Lotto winning numbers, with the newest draw at the top, updated after each evening draw at about 21:00. Daily Lotto draws all 5 numbers from 1 to 36 and has no bonus ball. Always check your numbers against the official National Lottery result before you claim.
SA Daily Lotto
Results sourced from the official Ithuba feed via za.national-lottery.com. Refreshes every 30 minutes.
Daily Lotto results for yesterday
Daily Lotto draws every day, so yesterday’s result is the most recent completed draw before tonight’s. Here are last night’s winning numbers with the draw date, pulled live from the feed. See the full Daily Lotto results history above.
Results sourced from the official Ithuba feed via za.national-lottery.com. Refreshes every 30 minutes.
How to play Daily Lotto
- Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 36. You can choose your own or take a Quick Pick for random numbers.
- Pay R3 for each board. Play more boards for more chances, but never spend more than you can afford to lose.
- Choose how many draws to enter. You can play one night or several nights in a row.
- Buy before the cut-off, which is shortly before the 21:00 draw.
- Keep your ticket or your online slip safe. You need it to claim a prize.
Good to know. There is no bonus ball in Daily Lotto. You only need the 5 main numbers. The jackpot is shared between all the winners on the night, so the amount changes from draw to draw.
Daily Lotto prizes and odds
There are four prize divisions. You win a share of the prize pool for matching 2, 3, 4 or 5 numbers. The odds below come straight from the maths of picking 5 numbers out of 36.
| Division | You match | Odds per board |
|---|---|---|
| Division 1 (jackpot) | 5 numbers | 1 in 376,992 |
| Division 2 | 4 numbers | 1 in 2,432 |
| Division 3 | 3 numbers | 1 in 81 |
| Division 4 | 2 numbers | 1 in 8 |
The jackpot is a shared pool, so it rolls into the next day only when nobody matches all 5. Because the draw runs every day, the jackpot is won far more often than in the weekly Lotto.
Where to play or bet on Daily Lotto online
There are two different ways to back Daily Lotto numbers in South Africa, and they are not the same thing.
Play the real draw
Buy a real Daily Lotto ticket from the National Lottery. You can play in store, on the official National Lottery website or app, or through some banking apps. You must be a registered South African player aged 18 or older. Your winnings come from the National Lottery prize pool.
Bet on the result with a Lucky Numbers bookmaker
Lucky Numbers betting lets you bet on the outcome of the Daily Lotto draw with a licensed SA bookmaker instead of buying a real ticket. The bookmaker pays you on its own odds. This is how sites like Hollywoodbets Lucky Numbers, Playabets Lucky Numbers and YesPlay work. Read how Lucky Numbers betting works before you start, as the prizes and rules differ from the real draw.
Can you predict the Daily Lotto numbers
No. The Daily Lotto draw is random, and every set of 5 numbers has the same chance every day. No system, app or paid tip can predict the winning numbers. If a page sells you “predicted numbers” for today, it is guessing, the same as you.
Why prediction does not work
Each draw is independent. The machine does not remember last night. The numbers that came up yesterday have the same chance of coming up tonight as any other numbers. Picking 5 from 36 gives 376,992 possible boards, and the draw treats them all the same. Past results tell you nothing about the next draw.
What hot and cold numbers really are
Hot and cold numbers are just a count of how often each number has been drawn before. They are a record of the past, not a forecast. A hot number is not due to keep winning, and a cold number is not due to catch up. They do not change your odds by even a little. Treat them as a fun fact, not a strategy.
The real odds of a Daily Lotto win
The honest number is 1 in 376,992 to match all 5 and win a share of the jackpot. That figure is fixed. No pick, pattern or paid system shortens it. The best odds on the ticket are for matching 2 numbers, at about 1 in 8 per board, and that is still down to chance.
Play it as a game. Daily Lotto is a cheap flutter with a fixed, long-odds prize, not an investment or an income plan. Set a budget you are happy to lose, stick to it, and stop if it stops being fun. For the tradition side of number picking, see our Lucky Numbers dream guide, which is folklore, not a prediction. You can check the latest results above after each draw.
Daily Lotto FAQ
What are the latest Daily Lotto results?
The latest Daily Lotto winning numbers are shown in the results section above, with the newest draw at the top. They are updated after each evening draw at about 21:00. Daily Lotto draws 5 numbers from 1 to 36 with no bonus ball.
What time is the Daily Lotto draw?
The Daily Lotto draw takes place every day at about 21:00 South African time. Results are published shortly after the draw. Check the results section above for the latest numbers.
How much does a Daily Lotto board cost?
A single Daily Lotto board costs R3. You can play more than one board on a ticket, and you can enter more than one draw at a time.
What are the odds of winning Daily Lotto?
The odds of matching all 5 numbers for the jackpot are 1 in 376,992. The odds of winning the smallest prize, for matching 2 numbers, are about 1 in 8 per board.
How many numbers do you need to win Daily Lotto?
You need to match at least 2 of your 5 numbers to win a prize. Match all 5 to win a share of the jackpot. There is no bonus ball.
Can I bet on Daily Lotto instead of buying a ticket?
Yes. Licensed SA Lucky Numbers bookmakers let you bet on the Daily Lotto result. You are paid on the bookmaker’s odds, not the National Lottery pool. See how Lucky Numbers betting works.
Is there a Daily Lotto prediction that works?
No. The draw is random and each draw is independent, so no system, app or paid tip can predict the winning numbers. Any page selling “predicted numbers” is guessing. The only honest number is the odds: 1 in 376,992 to match all 5.
Do hot numbers improve my chances?
No. Hot and cold numbers only show how often a number has been drawn in the past. They do not change the odds of the next draw. Every number has the same chance every night.
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