With mid-month draws behind us, anticipation continues to build as South Africans check the Lotto results today for the midweek draw of Wednesday, 22 October 2025. The previous Saturday’s draw produced more than 268,000 winners in the main game alone, with additional winnings handed out through Lotto Plus 1 and Plus 2. Tonight’s jackpot — estimated at a combined total of R32 million — offers new chances for players across the country.
All three winning number sets — for Lotto, Lotto Plus 1, and Lotto Plus 2 — will be updated in this article as soon as they are available.
The winning sequence of tonight’s Lotto numbers will be inserted below no later than 21:05. Payouts are updated from 21:45. If you are seeing this article on mobile, be sure to refresh the page if, for whatever reason, you are unable to see the winning numbers. If you are a returning user, simply keep refreshing the page until the updated results appear.
Lotto results and payouts for today: Wednesday, 22 October 2025
Here are tonight’s Lotto results and payouts.
Lotto: R11 million
08, 17, 31, 40, 44, 53 Bonus Ball: 48
| Matches | Winners | Payouts |
|---|---|---|
| Match 6 Numbers | R 0.00 | |
| Match 5 + Bonus Ball | R 0.00 | |
| Match 5 Numbers | R 0.00 | |
| Match 4 + Bonus Ball | R 0.00 | |
| Match 4 Numbers | R 0.00 | |
| Match 3 + Bonus Ball | R 0.00 | |
| Match 3 Numbers | R 0.00 | |
| Match 2 + Bonus Ball | R 0.00 | |
| Total Winners |
Lotto Plus 1: R12 million
04, 07, 23, 32, 41, 46 Bonus Ball: 25
| Matches | Winners | Payouts |
|---|---|---|
| Match 6 Numbers | R 0.00 | |
| Match 5 + Bonus Ball | R 0.00 | |
| Match 5 Numbers | R 0.00 | |
| Match 4 + Bonus Ball | R 0.00 | |
| Match 4 Numbers | R 0.00 | |
| Match 3 + Bonus Ball | R 0.00 | |
| Match 3 Numbers | R 0.00 | |
| Match 2 + Bonus Ball | R 0.00 | |
| Total Winners |
Lotto Plus 2: R9 million
04, 20, 23, 36, 47, 57 Bonus Ball: 11
| Matches | Winners | Payouts |
|---|---|---|
| Match 6 Numbers | R 0.00 | |
| Match 5 + Bonus Ball | R 0.00 | |
| Match 5 Numbers | R 0.00 | |
| Match 4 + Bonus Ball | R 0.00 | |
| Match 4 Numbers | R 0.00 | |
| Match 3 + Bonus Ball | R 0.00 | |
| Match 3 Numbers | R 0.00 | |
| Match 2 + Bonus Ball | R 0.00 | |
| Total Winners |
Lotto jackpot for Saturday, 25 October 2025
Here is the total Lotto jackpot for the next draw.
NEXT JACKPOT TOTALS:
- Lotto: R million
- Lotto Plus 1: R million
- Lotto Plus 2: R million
Lotto predictions: Numbers to look out for in the next draw
Based on draws from 24 September through 18 October, several patterns have re-emerged in the national lottery games.
Frequent Numbers:
- 27 remains one of the most frequently drawn numbers, appearing in six out of the last eight draws across all games.
- 51, another common entry, featured in the main Lotto, Lotto Plus 1, and Lotto Plus 2 draws between 4 and 18 October.
- 33 has shown repeated appearances in Lotto (18 October) and Lotto Plus 2 (18 October), as well as earlier in the month.
Hot Number Ranges:
- Recent draws have shown a continued trend of high-value numbers — particularly between 50 and 59. Numbers like 57, 58, and 53 have appeared multiple times.
- Mid-range selections (between 20 and 40) are also dominant, with frequent appearances of numbers like 28, 32, and 37.
While historical trends can highlight recurring patterns, it is essential to remember that Lotto draws are certified random. Each number has an equal chance of being drawn, regardless of previous appearances. There is no method to guarantee future outcomes based on past results.
Losing too much money playing Lotto? – Here’s when you know you need help
For many players, the lottery is a form of entertainment. But when gambling starts to negatively affect finances, relationships, or mental health, it may be time to seek help.
Common warning signs include:
- Using money meant for essentials to purchase tickets
- Hiding gambling activity from friends or family
- Chasing losses by buying more entries
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed after playing
- Neglecting work or family responsibilities due to Lotto
If any of these apply, confidential support is available through the National Responsible Gambling Programme (NRGP) at 0800 006 008 — toll-free, 24/7.
