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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How to check a lottery ticket
A simple process — and a few places people slip up. Use this with Check Your Ticket on iLotto.
Note: iLotto is not affiliated with the National Lottery. We help you compare your numbers to published results for information only. Confirm any win officially before claiming.
Start with your physical or digital ticket. Identify which game you played (Lotto, Lotto Plus, Powerball, Powerball Plus, Daily Lotto, etc.) and the draw date printed on the slip. Everything you enter on the checker must match that same game and date — otherwise you are not comparing apples with apples.
Open the checker and select game and date first. On Check Your Ticket, choose the correct product, then the draw date that matches your ticket. If the date is wrong, the numbers might still “look” right but the comparison is meaningless.
Enter every line you played. Many tickets have multiple boards or rows. Enter each row separately. If you only type the first line, you might miss a win on line two or three.
Include bonus and side games. Powerball, Powerball Plus, Lotto Plus, and similar options have their own columns. Leaving out a bonus ball or a Plus line can hide a valid lower-tier win even when your main numbers look fine.
Submit and read the result calmly. The tool will show how your numbers compare to the published winning numbers and prize tiers we have on file. “No match” on a jackpot line does not always mean nothing — smaller divisions may still apply on another line or game.
MP1 tickets (from 1 June 2026). MP1 adds an extra number and extra rows — not one combined line. Daily: 6 numbers = 6 rows of 5; Lotto: 7 = 7 rows of 6; Powerball: 6 mains + PB = 6 rows of 5 mains + PB. Tick MP1 on the checker (or scan). iLotto shows every row and the combined total.
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: 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 |
Daily Lotto: 6 numbers → 6 rows of 5 (6× price)
Lotto: 7 numbers → 7 rows of 6 (7× price)
Powerball: 6 mains + PB → 6 rows of 5 mains + PB (6× price)
Example: Daily Lotto MP1 04·22·23·28·34·36 can pay R19.60 (four winning rows at R4.90 each). Full guide with all 6 rows →
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.
Why people miss wins. The most common reasons are: wrong draw date, wrong game selected, only checking the jackpot line, forgetting Plus games, or throwing the ticket away too soon. Small prizes are the easiest to overlook because they do not stand out like a headline jackpot.
Double-check before you discard a ticket. If something looks odd, compare your slip manually to the official numbers on the operator’s channel or a trusted results page, then confirm with a retailer if you believe you have a claim.
Optional tools. After you register, features like email alerts can nudge you to re-check after draws. None of this replaces official validation for payment.
For broader context — draws, payouts, and mistakes — see How iLotto works and our FAQ.
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