Here's how much you could win in the Lotto jackpots on Wednesday, 14 May 2025

The South African

14-05-2025

It's time for today's Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 draws.
Will you be South Africa's next Lotto multimillionaire?
Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 jackpot estimates: Lotto – estimated at R41 million
Lotto Plus 1 – estimated at R6 million
Lotto Plus 2 – estimated at R2 million
If you want to win your share of the jackpot, you have to play! You know what they say, you've got to be in it, to win it.
Did you miss a draw and wonder if you're actually a millionaire?
Click here to view past Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 and payouts
The Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 draws take place every Wednesday and Saturday on SABC 2 at 20:57 (SA time)
Players buy tickets with their choice of six different numbers between 1 and 52.
There is provision for random numbers to be generated automatically for those who do not wish to choose, known as a Quick Pick.
When introduced, the Lotto jackpot draw required numbers from 1 to 49. Ithuba Holdings increased the number from 49 to 52 on 30 July 2017.
In the draw, six numbered balls are drawn without replacement from a set of 52 balls numbered from 1 to 52.
A further Bonus Ball is also drawn, which only affects players who match five numbers.
Prizes are awarded to players who match at least three of the six drawn numbers, with prizes increasing for matching more of the drawn numbers.
All players who match all six drawn numbers win equal shares of the jackpot.
The chance of doing so is 1 in 20,358,520.
If four, five, or six balls are matched, the relevant prize is divided equally between all who match that many balls.
If no player matches all six numbers, the jackpot rolls over and is added to that of the next Lotto draw.
The entry fee to the Lotto draw is set at R5.00 per board.
Lotto Plus 1 is exactly the same as Lotto, but gives the player a second chance to win.
When buying a Lotto ticket, players can pay an extra R2.50 per board to enter the Lotto Plus 1 draw.
Odds are the same, while prizes are usually slightly lower.
Lotto Plus 1 was introduced on 26 November 2003.
Lotto Plus 2 is exactly the same as Lotto, but gives the player a third chance to win.
When buying a Lotto ticket, players can pay an extra R2.50 per board to enter the Lotto Plus 2 draw.
Odds are the same, while prizes are usually slightly lower.
Lotto Plus 2 was introduced on 30 July 2017.
Buy your tickets now at your nearest participating retailer, on our website by visiting national lottery.co.za using your computer or mobile site, via the National Lottery Mobile App, or participating banks, namely FNB, ABSA, Nedbank, Standard Bank, Capitec, TymeBank and African Bank otherwise dial 120 7529# for USSD.
Winners who win R50 000 and above receive free trauma counselling from professional psychologists and financial advice from accredited financial advisors absolutely free. At the same time, winnings are paid tax-free directly into the winner's accounts.
If you are buying tickets from a lottery outlet, they close at 20:30 on the day of a draw
Players must be 18 years old. Monday: Daily Lotto
Daily Lotto Tuesday: Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus
Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Wednesday: Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2
Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 Thursday: Daily Lotto
Daily Lotto Friday: Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus
Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Saturday: Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2
Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 Sunday: Daily Lotto
For more details and to verify the winning numbers, visit the National Lottery website.
You must always confirm the official winning numbers on the National Lottery website. We do our best to post the results as accurately as possible, but the National Lottery is the only source you can use to 100% verify the results.
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