Daily Lotto
- Normal: 5 numbers · 1 row
- MP1: 6 numbers (1 extra)
- Rows: 6 rows — leave out 1 number each time
- Cost: 6Ă— normal (e.g. R18 vs R3)
- Each row: 5 numbers
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iLotto helps you check South African lottery tickets (Lotto, Powerball, Daily Lotto, Plus games, and Sizekhaya MP1) against published results — clearly, line by line. Below are short, practical guides for checking tickets, draws, payouts, MP1 Multi-Play, mistakes to avoid, and how claims work in SA.
Important: iLotto is not affiliated with the National Lottery or any official operator.
Results and payouts shown are for informational purposes. Always confirm winnings with an official retailer or channel.
How to check your lottery ticket correctly
Use Check Your Ticket and pick the same game and draw date as on your slip — a mismatch makes any comparison meaningless. Enter main numbers and Powerball / bonus / Plus lines exactly as printed; include every board or line you played. iLotto compares your entry to published results; it does not replace reading your ticket against an official source if something important is at stake.
When are draws done?
It depends on the game: for example Lotto is typically Wednesday and Saturday, Powerball often Tuesday and Friday, and Daily Lotto runs daily in the evening. Times and public holidays can affect schedules. Use Draw Results & Payouts for recent draws and to confirm the pattern for the game you play.
How payouts work in SA lotteries
Prizes are set by the official game rules for each draw: tiers (e.g. match 3, 4, 5 + bonus) and how the prize pool is split. Larger jackpots can roll; smaller divisions are often fixed or depend on sales and winners. Dividends you see online or in apps are indicative until confirmed by the operator. Tax and legal treatment of winnings can change — for large prizes, use professional advice and official channels only.
What is MP1 (Multi-Play)?
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: 7Ă— 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: 6Ă— 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 |
6Ă— e.g. R18 vs R3 |
5 numbers per row |
| Lotto | 6 numbers 1 row |
7 numbers 1 extra |
7 rows drop 1 each time |
7Ă— normal | 6 numbers (+ bonus) |
| Powerball | 5 mains + PB 1 row |
6 mains + PB 1 extra main |
6 rows drop 1 main |
6Ă— 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 6Ă— a normal Daily board.
- Lotto MP1: You choose 7 numbers instead of 6. That creates 7 separate 6-number rows. Price is 7Ă— 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 6Ă— 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.
What happens if you miss a win?
A valid ticket can still win if you don’t check it — the money doesn’t “disappear,” but unclaimed prizes eventually expire under the operator’s rules. Small wins are missed most often because people only look at the jackpot line or forget Plus games. Check every line, every board, and bonus or Powerball where applicable. After you register, email alerts can remind you to compare your numbers after draws you care about.
Common mistakes players make
- Choosing the wrong game or draw date when checking online.
- Omitting Plus, Powerball, or bonus numbers — they count for separate prize tiers.
- MP1 tickets: assuming one match count equals one payout — MP1 adds extra numbers and extra rows; see MP1 explained above.
- Treating “almost” matches as wins; only combinations defined in the official rules win.
- Throwing away tickets before the claim period ends — keep slips safe until you’re sure.
How to claim your winnings
In South Africa, how you claim depends on how much you won and where you bought the ticket (retailer vs app vs other official channel). Smaller amounts are usually paid at approved retailers or through the channel’s normal process; larger prizes may require ID, a claim form, and visiting a regional office or head office within the time limit. Sign the back of a physical ticket, keep copies and receipts, and follow the National Lottery’s published claim steps. iLotto cannot pay prizes or validate tickets for payout.
Jackpots and number history
Jackpot History shows whether your numbers ever matched a past jackpot combination — for interest and curiosity, not as a prediction of future draws.
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