Daily Lotto South Africa — Complete Guide
R3 per play. Draw every single day at 21:00. Best jackpot odds in the SA lottery family. Here's everything you need to know.
Daily Lotto is South Africa's most affordable and most frequently drawn lottery game. Launched by Ithuba Holdings, it offers a daily chance to win for just R3 — less than a loaf of bread. With a draw every single day at 21:00 SAST (including weekends and public holidays), Daily Lotto has quickly become one of the most popular lottery products in the country. The odds of winning the jackpot (1 in 376,992) are dramatically better than SA Lotto (1 in 20 million) or PowerBall (1 in 42 million), making it the most realistic path to a lottery win for everyday South Africans.
R3
Per Play
21:00
Daily Draw (SAST)
1:377K
Jackpot Odds
R350K+
Typical Jackpot
How to Play Daily Lotto
Pick 5 Numbers
Choose 5 numbers from 1 to 36 (or use Quick Pick)
Pay R3
R3 per board — no add-on games
Watch the Draw
Daily at 21:00 SAST, every day
Check Results
Match all 5 to win the jackpot!
Prize Tiers
| Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | Jackpot (R350K+) | 1 in 376,992 |
| 4 of 5 | Share of prize pool (~R500-R2,000) | 1 in 2,432 |
| 3 of 5 | Share of prize pool (~R20-R50) | 1 in 75 |
| 2 of 5 | Free play (1 board) | 1 in 7.6 |
Note: The jackpot is split equally among all winners. Second and third tier prizes are also shared. This is why avoiding popular number patterns can result in larger individual payouts.
Daily Lotto vs Other SA Lottery Games
| Game | Jackpot Odds | Price | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Lotto | 1 in 376,992 | R3 | Daily |
| SA Lotto | 1 in 20,358,520 | R5 | Wed & Sat |
| PowerBall | 1 in 42,375,200 | R5 | Tue & Fri |
Daily Lotto jackpot odds are 54x better than SA Lotto and 112x better than PowerBall. The trade-off: smaller jackpots.
Tips for Daily Lotto Players
Avoid common numbers
Birthdays (1-31), sequences (1,2,3,4,5), and patterns are played by many. Choosing less popular numbers means a bigger payout if you win.
Play consistently
Playing R3 every day (R90/month) gives you better odds over time than R90 in one draw. Consistency is key.
Budget wisely
At R3/day, Daily Lotto costs R90/month. Set this as your entertainment budget and don't exceed it.
Join a syndicate
Pool R30 with 10 friends for 10 entries per draw. More combinations = better odds. Agree on splitting rules before playing.
Where to Buy Daily Lotto Tickets
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Retail Outlets
Over 10,000 locations: Shoprite, Pick n Pay, Spar, petrol stations
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nationallottery.co.za
Register, fund account, play online. Winnings auto-credited.
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Mobile App
Download SA National Lottery app (Android/iOS)