Here’s all you need to know … LOTTO AND LOTTO PLUS 1 AND 2 ON WEDNESDAY 29 APRIL 2026 Image: ITHUBA As such, this week’s upcoming draw sees R93 million for the main jackpot and a combined R5 million for Lotto Plus 1 and 2. So, let’s quickly look back at Saturday’s winless game on 25 April 2026 for reference: SATURDAY’S LOTTO NUMBERS Draw date: 25 April 2026 LOTTO NUMBERS 09, 22, 26, 30, 50, 54 Bonus ball: 42 LOTTO PLUS 1 NUMBERS 14, 18, 30, 43, 46, 55 Bonus ball: 28 LOTTO PLUS 2 NUMBERS 16, 27, 36, 48, 49, 52 Bonus ball: 39 Check out all previous 2026 Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2 results HERE.

R98-MILLION LOTTO AND LOTTO PLUS 1 AND 2 ON WEDNESDAY 29 APRIL 2026 However, this means that to maximise your winning potential, you should play PowerBall – now up to R129 million – this coming Tuesday, too. Both lottos play twice every week, which gives you more chances of winning. Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2 require players to choose six numbers from 1-58.

Entry is R5, plus an extra R2.50 each for Lotto Plus 1 and 2. So, R10 in total to play all three. Opting for the extra spin is some of the best money you could spend.

Should you choose numbers manually or opt for an auto-generated Quick Pick? This is a question that faces every regular lotto player, and the outcome based on winnings is overwhelmingly clear. And your odds are actually slightly better for Lotto over weekly PowerBall.

There is a 1 in 40 475 358 chance of winning. HOW TO ENTER LOTTO AND CLAIM LOTTO WINNINGS 2026’s biggest winner walked away with R179 million in the PowerBall. Image: File As ever, you can buy tickets in-store at any licensed retailer.

Alternatively, you can enter online by creating an account with ITHUBA or through the mobile app. However, the lottery operator closes its doors on 31 May 2026, when Sizekhaya Holdings takes over. Banking apps from FNB, Nedbank, Standard Bank, Absa and Capitec also let you enter digitally.

Remember that ticket sales close at 20:30 on draw days. If you win Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2 on Wednesday 29 April 2026, here’s what you need to know: You must be in possession of the winning ticket with correct serial number and/or winning SMS/email confirmation. Be 18 years of age or older.

Hold a valid proof of identity. Have a valid South African bank account (not older than three months). And winnings must be claimed within 365 days of the date of the draw.

Likewise, depending on how much money you’ve won, there are certain places to claim your winnings: Retail stores only pay out winnings up to R2 000. Winnings over R10 000 but less than R50 000 must be claimed at an Approved Prize Payment Centre (APPC) . From there, all participating banks will pay up to R249 989 via EFT (African Bank only up to R49 989). For anything higher than R250 000, you must report in-person to an ITHUBA office.