Saturday’s Lotto results attracted a lot of winners, and we have all the details on tonight’s payouts.
Lotto results: Payouts for Saturday, 7 October 2023
Millions of South Africans made entries for Saturday’s Lotto jackpot, the cumulative value of which was R26 million.
In the Lotto draw, out of a total of 87 128 winning entries, one player matched all six numbers correctly and walked away with a staggering R5 632 222.30.
In the next winning tier, one ticketholder took home R90 911.10 for matching five numbers plus the Bonus Ball.
Here are the payouts for Saturday’s Lotto results:
| MATCHES | WINNERS | PAYOUTS |
| Match 6 | 1 | R5 632 222.30 |
| Match 5 + Bonus Ball | 1 | R90 911.10 |
| Match 5 | 39 | R4 054.00 |
| Match 4 + Bonus Ball | 112 | R1 764.60 |
| Match 4 | 2 407 | R137.90 |
| Match 3 + Bonus Ball | 3 112 | R92.70 |
| Match 3 | 47 472 | R50.00 |
| Match 2 + Bonus Ball | 33 984 | R20.00 |
In the Lotto Plus draw, out of a total of 67 487 winning entries, no ticketholder matched all six numbers correctly.
In the next winning tier, one ticketholder took home R180 888.90 for matching five numbers plus the Bonus Ball.
Here are the payouts for Saturday’s Lotto Plus results:
| MATCHES | WINNERS | PAYOUTS |
| Match 6 | 0 | R0.00 |
| Match 5 + Bonus Ball | 1 | R180 888.90 |
| Match 5 | 33 | R3 654.30 |
| Match 4 + Bonus Ball | 82 | R1 824.60 |
| Match 4 | 1 781 | R168.00 |
| Match 3 + Bonus Ball | 2 484 | R120.50 |
| Match 3 | 34 826 | R25.00 |
| Match 2 + Bonus Ball | 28 280 | R15.00 |
In the Lotto Plus 2 draw, out of a total of 59 649 winning entries, no player matched all six numbers correctly.
In the next winning tier, one ticketholder took home R142 601.70 for matching five numbers plus the Bonus Ball.
Here are the payouts for Saturday’s Lotto Plus 2 results:
| MATCHES | WINNERS | PAYOUTS |
| Match 6 | 0 | R0.00 |
| Match 5 + Bonus Ball | 1 | R142 601.70 |
| Match 5 | 30 | R3 168.90 |
| Match 4 + Bonus Ball | 80 | R1 474.50 |
| Match 4 | 1 519 | R155.30 |
| Match 3 + Bonus Ball | 2 189 | R107.80 |
| Match 3 | 31 383 | R25.00 |
| Match 2 + Bonus Ball | 24 447 | R15.00 |
How to collect Powerball and Lotto prizes in South Africa
There are several ways to claim Powerball and Lotto prizes in South Africa and it all depends on how much you won..
Winning ticketholders have a total of 365 days to claim prizes and failure to come forward in time may result in automatic forfeiture, “and 50% of the prize money will be allocated to the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund to go towards good causes in South Africa.”
Irrespective of how you entered the draw, this is how you can claim your Powerball and Lotto prizes, according to Lottery.co.za:
R50 – R2 000
- If you bought a ticket: Prizes can be collected at competing retailers (Pick n Pay, Shoprite Money Market, etc.)
- If you played via bank: Prizes will be automatically transferred to your bank account.
R2 001 – R50 000
- If you bought a ticket: Prizes can be redeemed at authorised payment centres, often your local post office.
- If you played online: Prizes will be transferred to your bank account via EFT and will be available within 72 hours.
- If you played via bank: Prizes will be transferred to your bank account and will be available within seven working days.
R50 000 or more
- Winners need to collect and fill in a Prize Claim Form from the post office.
- Claim forms must be submitted to a regional Ithuba office for validation.
- Once validated, prizes are transferred to your bank account within 72 hours.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE:
Gambling can be addictive and players who feel pressured to spend in excess of their affordability are encouraged to seek help. We encourage gamblers who want out to contact the Twin Rivers Rehabilitation Centre OR Responsible Gambling.
After all, losing out on winnings is not worth losing one’s self, let alone their loved ones.
