How To Play Lotto Online In South Africa

Lotto is the most popular type of gambling in South Africa. Lottery games are played across South Africa mostly for fun but also everyone has a hope of winning the lotto. South Africa is known for its numerous lottery games, like Lotto, Lotto Plus 1, and Lotto Plus 2, but some other games such as Powerball have been much more popular due to their high jackpots.

HOW DOES LOTTO WORK IN SOUTH AFRICA?

Lotto is the most popular type of gambling in South Africa, and for good reason too. It is offers two weekly draws, with good odds of winning a prize, and jackpots that roll over. Entry into the draw is R5 per board, and you need to choose six different numbers between 1 and 52.  Draws are conducted on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

To play Lotto and other lottery-type games in South Africa, players need to be 18 years old or older. Tickets can be bought at approved retailers, handheld partners or participating banks in South Africa. To purchase Lotto tickets online, you need to be registered on the National Lottery website or selected SA banks.

HOW TO BUY YOUR LOTTO TICKET ONLINE

Besides buying their lottery tickets at thousands of retailers around the country, South Africans also have the opportunity to purchase their tickets online. This is a safe, secure and highly convenient way of playing the lottery.  Choose your numbers or use the Quick Pick option that will generate a random selection of numbers.

Register through the National Lottery website and open an account to buy your tickets online. If you haven't registered on the website, you can also buy tickets online if you have an account at ABSA, FNB, Nedbank or Standard Bank.

If you're the lucky winner of a prize up to a certain amount, it will be credited to your National Lottery account and you can withdraw it immediately. If your prize is a high one, you will need to go through a validation process before you can claim your jackpot.

TYPES OF SOUTH AFRICAN LOTTERIES OFFERED BY THE ITHUBA NATIONAL LOTTERY

Ithuba, the National Lottery operator, offers a great range of games for South Africans to enjoy. Some of them have daily draws, while others are weekly. Some of them require a selection of random numbers, while others are geared towards sports fans who can bet on their favorite teams.  Here's a list of some of the most popular local lottery games available to South African players.

DAILY LOTTO

• Pick five numbers (or use the Quick Pick option) from a grid of 1 – 36 numbers
• The cost of a single board is R3
• You can play as many boards as you want per draw
• You cannot bet more than R150 per betslip
• The Daily Lotto draw takes place every night of the year except Christmas Day
• Each draw presents five winning numbers
• Prizes are awarded according to how many correct numbers you have matched from the drawn numbers, with the highest being a Division 1 prize for matching all five numbers.
• When the top jackpot is not won, it is rolled down to the next level.

LOTTO, LOTTO PLUS 1 & LOTTO PLUS 2

• Pick six numbers (or use the Quick Pick option) from a grid of 1 – 52 numbers
• The cost of a single LOTTO play costs R5.
• A single play of LOTTO PLUS 1 costs R2.50
• A single play of LOTTO PLUS 2 costs R2.50
• To play LOTTO PLUS 1 and/or LOTTO PLUS 2, mark this option on your betslip
• To play LOTTO PLUS 2, you need to also play LOTTO and LOTTO PLUS 1
• You can pick the Multi-Draw option to play the same number over multiple draws.
• Draws take place twice a week and are streamed live on Wednesday and Saturday nights from 20:56 on SABC 2.
• For more information about Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2, read our

POWERBALL & POWERBALL PLUS

• Pick six numbers (or use the Quick Pick option): Five from a grid of 1 – 45 and an extra number from a grid of 1 – 20.
• A single play of Powerball costs R5
• You can also choose the additional Powerball Plus for R2.50
• Powerball Plus is played in the same way as Powerball, except that it offers you a second chance to win a prize. The odds are the same, although Powerball Plus prizes are slightly smaller.
• Draws take place every week, twice-weekly, on Tuesdays and Fridays at 9 pm.
• Play as many boards as you wish
• For more information about Powerball and Powerball Plus, read our review of this lottery.

SPORTSTAKE 8

• Test your knowledge of football by predicting the outcome of fixtures from South African leagues and international competitions.
• An exciting, interactive game that allows you to follow eight matches from around the globe.
• Make 16 predictions on one betslip, relating to eight matches.
• The minimum cost of a board is R2.
• You can play multiple boards and bet up to R2,000 at a time.
• A new fixtures list is announced every Sunday, Wednesday and Friday. Matches end on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Results are announced on respective Wednesdays, Saturdays and Mondays.
• 50% of the net sales of the tickets are contributed to the prize pool.
• Prize money can be rolled over, depending on number of winners in the divisions.

SPORTSTAKE 13

• Predict the outcome of 12 predefined football matches from South African and global fixtures.
• The minimum bet per board is R2.
• The maximum prize of a wager is R2,000.
• You can also play Sportstake 13 using the ProPick function which helps you select 13 outcomes.
• Buy tickets at lottery retailers or online on Mondays to Fridays between 6 am and 11 pm. Draws are conducted every Monday and Friday.
• 50% of the net total sales make up the Sportstake 13 prize pool.
• Prizes are awarded in 4 divisions.
• The top jackpot can roll over to the next division or other draws.
• Read more about Sportstake 13

LOTTO DRAW TIMES PER LOTTERY

We answer all your other frequently asked questions (FAQs) about How To Play Lotto Online In South Africa

How can I buy Lotto online in South Africa?

How to Play Online from South Africa

1. Choose the lottery you want to play.
2. Pick your numbers for the draw.
3. Buy your entries.

How can I play lotto on my phone?

Playing lotteries on your phone makes it convenient and safer for you.
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Playing Online Lottery on your Phone

1. Sign Up/Login. …
2. Add Funds to Your Account. …
3. Pick your Lottery. …
4. Fill in the Tickets. …
5. Submit your Ticket. …
6. Check Your Email.

How can I play Lotto by SMS in South Africa?

Every day is a chance to WIN when you PLAY DAILY LOTTO then SMS #DAILY and your ticket number to 3490

How do I register for SA Lotto online?

Register and Login to Play Lotto / Lottery online

1. Registration is required before you can play any lottery games at magiclotto.co.za.
2. To register click on the “Register Now” button on the top menu. …
3. You will receive an activation email with a link which you need to click on to activate your account.

What is the best Lotto App?

HERE are 8 Best lottery apps in 2020 (Android & iOS)

1. Lotto Results – Mega Millions Powerball Lottery US. …
2. Loterie Nationale. …
3. Lucky Lottery Scratchers. …
4. Lottery Scratchers: Lucky Scratch, Scratch Off Fun. …
5. Lottery Scratchers. …
6. Lucky For Life Lottery. …
7. Hoosier Lottery. …
8. Lottery App – Lotto Numbers, Stats & Analyzer.

Does the Lotto app tell you if you win?

With Instant Win Games, you will be notified on-screen if you win, and the amount of any prize. For Draw-Based Games, we will email you after the draw (and, if youbought yourentry from your National Lottery account, you will be notified when younext sign in to your National Lottery account) if you have won a prize.

Is there a trick to win the lottery?

Winning a jackpot price in lotto is not only based on luck. … The truth of the matter is – there is probably no secret or trick in playing lotto. In fact, people who have won the jackpot for more than once shared that there are certain strategy that you can do to increase the chance of winning.

How much does it cost to play Lotto in South Africa?

To play the South Africa Lotto, you have to pick six numbers from 1 to 52. Seven numbers are then drawn: six regular numbers and a Bonus Ball. The price of a Lottoticket is R 5.

Is playing lotto online safe?

Players have to make their own decision based on the individual odds of each game, the number of people playing, and the value of the prizes. Whichever game they choose, if they are on a reputable site like The Health Lottery, they can rest assured that their online account will be safe and secure.