Saturday’s Lotto results attracted a lot of winners, including one lucky ticketholder who walked away with one of the jackpots.
Lotto results: Payouts for Saturday, 25 February 2023
Millions of South Africans made entries for Saturday’s Lotto jackpot, the cumulative value of which was R19.5 million.
In the Lotto draw, out of a total of 83 890 winning entries, no players matched all six numbers correctly.
In the next winning tier, two lucky ticketholders took home R41 345.70 each for matching five numbers and the Bonus Ball.
Here are the payouts for Saturday’s Lotto results:
| MATCHES | WINNERS | PAYOUTS |
| Match 6 | 0 | R0.00 |
| Match 5 + Bonus Ball | 2 | R41 435.70 |
| Match 5 | 60 | R2 396.90 |
| Match 4 + Bonus Ball | 132 | R1 361.90 |
| Match 4 | 2 576 | R117.30 |
| Match 3 + Bonus Ball | 3 434 | R76.40 |
| Match 3 | 44 471 | R50.00 |
| Match 2 + Bonus Ball | 33 215 | R20.00 |
In the Lotto Plus draw, out of a total of 67 023 winning entries, one lucky ticketholder matched all six numbers correctly, walking away with the jackpot which, before taxes, levies and other fees, totalled R3 495 804.50.
In the next winning tier, another lucky ticketholder took home R152 928.50 for matching five numbers and the Bonus Ball.
Here are the payouts for Saturday’s Lotto Plus results:
| MATCHES | WINNERS | PAYOUTS |
| Match 6 | 1 | R3 495 804.50 |
| Match 5 + Bonus Ball | 1 | R152 928.50 |
| Match 5 | 25 | R4 078.10 |
| Match 4 + Bonus Ball | 77 | R1 642.80 |
| Match 4 | 1 912 | R132.30 |
| Match 3 + Bonus Ball | 2 305 | R109.80 |
| Match 3 | 37 526 | R25.00 |
| Match 2 + Bonus Ball | 25 176 | R15.00 |
In the Lotto Plus 2 draw, out of a total of 59 302 winning entries, no players matched all six numbers correctly.
In the next winning tier, 24 ticketholders took home R5 909 each for matching five numbers without 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 | 0 | R0.00 |
| Match 5 | 25 | R5 909.00 |
| Match 4 + Bonus Ball | 77 | R1 969.60 |
| Match 4 | 1 912 | R198.90 |
| Match 3 + Bonus Ball | 2 305 | R121.10 |
| Match 3 | 37 526 | R25.00 |
| Match 2 + Bonus Ball | 25 176 | 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.