Daily Lotto
- Normal: 5 numbers · 1 row
- MP1: 6 numbers (1 extra)
- Rows: 6 rows — leave out 1 number each time
- Cost: 6× normal (e.g. R18 vs R3)
- Each row: 5 numbers
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Did You Know – Lotto Changes & Odds
Tap a card to expand. Probabilities are per single board and shown as percentages.
LottoWhat changed in 6/58Jackpot, odds & prizes
From 21 Sep 2025, Lotto expanded from 6/52 to 6/58. This makes jackpots harder but bigger, and shifts more prize money to small wins.
Old vs New at a Glance
| Feature | Old 6/52 | New 6/58 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot odds | 1 in 20,358,520 | 1 in 40,475,358 | ❌ Worse |
| Any prize odds | 1 in 38.2 | 1 in 9.61 | ✅ Better |
| Payout % of sales | 45% | 48% | ✅ Higher return |
| Jackpot growth | Smaller | Bigger | ✅ Larger jackpots |
| 3 Numbers / 2 + Bonusball | Fixed R50 / R20 | Variable, shared | ❌ Less predictable |
What does "1 in 9.61" mean?
Any prize odds means the chance of winning something, even a very small prize.
- Old Lotto (6/52): On average, only 1 ticket in 38 won a prize.
- New Lotto (6/58): Now about 1 ticket in 10 wins something.
Example for players
Imagine 10 friends each buy 1 Lotto ticket:
- In the old system (6/52) → chances were high that none of you would win.
- In the new system (6/58) → about 1 of the 10 will usually win something (often a small prize).
This happens because:
- Small tiers like 3 Numbers and 2 + Bonusball now share more of the prize pool.
- That means many more people get wins — but usually small (ticket-value or less).
- The jackpot and higher tiers are harder to hit, which funds these extra small wins.
Source: National Lottery announcement, Sept 2025
LottoCurrent Odds (6/52 Sizekhaya)Per single board
| Match | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Correct Numbers | 1 in 20,358,520 | 0.0000049% |
| 5 Correct Numbers plus Bonusball | 1 in 3,393,087 | 0.0000295% |
| 5 Correct Numbers | 1 in 75,402 | 0.001326% |
| 4 Correct Numbers plus Bonusball | 1 in 30,161 | 0.003316% |
| 4 Correct Numbers | 1 in 1,371 | 0.072941% |
| 3 Correct Numbers plus Bonusball | 1 in 1,028 | 0.097276% |
| 3 Correct Numbers | 1 in 72 | 1.393728% |
| 2 Correct Numbers plus Bonusball | 1 in 96 | 1.041667% |
| 2 Correct Numbers | 1 in 9 | 11.111111% |
PBPowerball – How to read the oddsPlayer-friendly explainer
Powerball is 5/50 plus Powerball. From 1 June 2026 the Powerball pool is 1–16 (was 1–20 under Ithuba). The jackpot requires matching all 5 main numbers plus Powerball. "Any prize odds" combine all tiers (from "Only the Powerball" up to jackpot), so they're much better than jackpot odds — but most of those wins are small.
- Jackpot odds are very long — that's what creates big rollovers.
- Lower tiers (like "Only the Powerball", "1 Correct Number plus Powerball") win more often but pay small amounts.
- Think of Powerball as: many small wins, rare big wins.
PBPowerball – Current Odds5/50 + Powerball (1–16)
| Match | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Correct Numbers plus Powerball | 1 in 33,900,160 | 0.0000029% |
| 5 Correct Numbers | 1 in 2,260,011 | 0.0000442% |
| 4 Correct Numbers plus Powerball | 1 in 150,667 | 0.000664% |
| 4 Correct Numbers | 1 in 10,044 | 0.009956% |
| 3 Correct Numbers plus Powerball | 1 in 3,424 | 0.029205% |
| 3 Correct Numbers | 1 in 228 | 0.438596% |
| 2 Correct Numbers plus Powerball | 1 in 239 | 0.418410% |
| 1 Correct Number plus Powerball | 1 in 46 | 2.173913% |
| Only the Powerball | 1 in 28 | 3.571429% |
DailyDaily Lotto – How to read the oddsPlayer-friendly explainer
Daily Lotto is 5/36. From 1 June 2026, Daily Lotto Plus is discontinued — only the main Daily Lotto game remains. Because there are fewer numbers and daily draws, the top tier is hit more often than Lotto/Powerball — prizes roll less and tend to be smaller, but "any prize" is much more achievable.
- Jackpot odds are far better than Lotto/Powerball, but the pot is smaller.
- Lower tiers (3 or 2 matches) happen frequently — many small wins.
- If you prefer frequent small wins over big rollovers, Daily Lotto is closer to that profile.
DailyDaily Lotto – Current Odds5/36
| Match | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Correct Numbers | 1 in 376,992 | 0.000265% |
| 4 Correct Numbers | 1 in 2,432 | 0.041115% |
| 3 Correct Numbers | 1 in 81 | 1.233448% |
| 2 Correct Numbers | 1 in 8 | 11.923330% |
NewSizekhaya from 1 June 2026Ranges, names & Plus games
From 1 June 2026, Sizekhaya takes over as National Lottery operator. Ticket checks on iLotto use the draw date to apply the correct rules (Ithuba tickets remain checkable for one year).
| Game | Ithuba (before Jun 2026) | Sizekhaya (from Jun 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Lotto mains | 1–58 (from Sep 2025) | 1–52 |
| Powerball ball | 1–20 | 1–16 |
| Daily Lotto | 1–36 + Daily Lotto Plus | 1–36 only |
| Lotto Plus 2 | Lotto Plus 2 | Lotto 5 Max |
| Powerball Plus | Powerball Plus | PowerBall XTRA |
| MP1 (Multi-Play) | — | Extra number and extra rows: Daily 6→6 rows · Lotto 7→7 rows · PB 6 mains→6 rows (6× / 7× price) |
See How MP1 works — with a real Daily Lotto example showing all 6 lines and why R19.60 = 4 × R4.90.
MP1Multi-Play (MP1)Why payouts can multiply
From 1 June 2026, Sizekhaya offers MP1 on Daily Lotto, Lotto, and Powerball. MP1 is not just one extra number — it automatically gives you extra rows (lines) on the same board. You still pick numbers once on your slip, but the operator plays every combination row and checks each row separately. Winning rows are paid and added together, which is why your payout can be higher than a single match suggests.
Lotto
- Normal: 6 numbers · 1 row
- MP1: 7 numbers (1 extra)
- Rows: 7 rows — leave out 1 number each time
- Cost: 7× normal board
- Each row: 6 numbers (+ bonus rules)
Powerball
- Normal: 5 mains + PB · 1 row
- MP1: 6 mains + PB (1 extra main)
- Rows: 6 rows — leave out 1 main each time
- Cost: 6× normal board
- Each row: 5 mains + same Powerball
| Game | Normal | MP1 board | Extra rows | Cost | Each row |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Lotto | 5 numbers 1 row |
6 numbers 1 extra |
6 rows drop 1 each time |
6× e.g. R18 vs R3 |
5 numbers per row |
| Lotto | 6 numbers 1 row |
7 numbers 1 extra |
7 rows drop 1 each time |
7× normal | 6 numbers (+ bonus) |
| Powerball | 5 mains + PB 1 row |
6 mains + PB 1 extra main |
6 rows drop 1 main |
6× normal | 5 mains + same PB |
Per game — in plain language
- Daily Lotto MP1: You choose 6 numbers instead of 5. That creates 6 separate 5-number rows (each row drops a different one of your six). Price is 6× a normal Daily board.
- Lotto MP1: You choose 7 numbers instead of 6. That creates 7 separate 6-number rows. Price is 7× a normal Lotto board. Bonus-ball rules apply per row.
- Powerball MP1: You choose 6 main numbers plus your Powerball instead of 5 mains. That creates 6 separate rows of 5 mains + your Powerball. Price is 6× a normal Powerball board.
Worked example — Daily Lotto MP1 (all 6 rows)
Draw: 1 June 2026 | Winning numbers: 04 · 05 · 23 · 29 · 32 | Your 6 numbers: 04 · 22 · 23 · 28 · 34 · 36 | Ticket price: R18.00 (6 rows × R3.00)
The operator does not check all 6 numbers as one row. It plays 6 rows of 5 — each row leaves out one of your six picks:
| Row | Left out | 5 numbers in row | Matched | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 04 | 22 · 23 · 28 · 34 · 36 | 23 | No win |
| 2 | 22 | 04 · 23 · 28 · 34 · 36 | 04 & 23 | R4.90 |
| 3 | 23 | 04 · 22 · 28 · 34 · 36 | 04 | No win |
| 4 | 28 | 04 · 22 · 23 · 34 · 36 | 04 & 23 | R4.90 |
| 5 | 34 | 04 · 22 · 23 · 28 · 36 | 04 & 23 | R4.90 |
| 6 | 36 | 04 · 22 · 23 · 28 · 34 | 04 & 23 | R4.90 |
4 winning rows × R4.90 = R19.60 — not R4.90 for a single row.
On iLotto, MP1 results show every row, which number was left out, matches per row, and the combined total. Tick MP1 on the checker (or scan a ticket with the extra number) and use the same draw date as on your slip.