Welcome to your go-to update for the Lotto results today. The total estimated jackpot across the three draws is R34 million.
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, 6 August 2025
Here are tonight’s Lotto results and payouts.
Lotto: R23 million
03, 05, 18, 26, 31, 49 Bonus Ball: 22
| Matches | Winners | Payouts |
|---|---|---|
| Match 6 Numbers | 0 | R 0.00 |
| Match 5 + Bonus Ball | 0 | R 0.00 |
| Match 5 Numbers | 36 | R 7,325.20 |
| Match 4 + Bonus Ball | 133 | R 1,573.60 |
| Match 4 Numbers | 2,350 | R 149.60 |
| Match 3 + Bonus Ball | 3,370 | R 90.70 |
| Match 3 Numbers | 45,730 | R 50.00 |
| Match 2 + Bonus Ball | 35,358 | R 20.00 |
Lotto Plus 1: R3 million
03, 08, 19, 24, 45, 52 Bonus Ball: 31
| Matches | Winners | Payouts |
|---|---|---|
| Match 6 Numbers | 0 | R 0.00 |
| Match 5 + Bonus Ball | 1 | R 160,944.50 |
| Match 5 Numbers | 29 | R 3,699.80 |
| Match 4 + Bonus Ball | 117 | R 1,137.80 |
| Match 4 Numbers | 2,212 | R 120.30 |
| Match 3 + Bonus Ball | 2,688 | R 99.00 |
| Match 3 Numbers | 39,588 | R 25.00 |
| Match 2 + Bonus Ball | 27,691 | R 15.00 |
Lotto Plus 2: R8 million
02, 05, 06, 15, 35, 36 Bonus Ball: 28
| Matches | Winners | Payouts |
|---|---|---|
| Match 6 Numbers | 0 | R 0.00 |
| Match 5 + Bonus Ball | 1 | R 174,158.70 |
| Match 5 Numbers | 46 | R 2,524.10 |
| Match 4 + Bonus Ball | 87 | R 1,647.10 |
| Match 4 Numbers | 1,959 | R 123.10 |
| Match 3 + Bonus Ball | 2,553 | R 112.80 |
| Match 3 Numbers | 40,778 | R 25.00 |
| Match 2 + Bonus Ball | 27,383 | R 15.00 |
Lotto jackpot for Saturday, 9 August 2025
Here is the total Lotto jackpot for the next draw.
NEXT JACKPOT TOTALS:
- Lotto: R26 million
- Lotto Plus 1: R4 million
- Lotto Plus 2: R9 million
Lotto predictions: Numbers to look out for in the next draw
Analysis of the Lotto draws from the past four weeks reveals that numbers such as 08, 22, 44, 47, and 52 have appeared repeatedly. Patterns like consecutive numbers (e.g., 25–26 or 29–30) and returns of the same Bonus Ball (e.g., 15, 21, and 49) were also recorded across both Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2.
Additionally, there is a high frequency of 40s and 50s range numbers, suggesting those ranges are currently more prevalent. These observations might help players choose their combinations with recent draw activity in mind.
However, Lotto remains a game of chance, and each draw is random. While patterns are interesting, there is no mathematical or statistical method to predict the exact outcomes of future draws.
Losing too much money playing Lotto? – Here’s when you know you need help
Lotto games are meant to be fun, but it’s important to recognise when it might be becoming a problem. If you or someone close to you notices any of the following behaviours, it might be time to reach out for help:
- Spending more than you can afford
- Betting money meant for bills or groceries
- Becoming anxious or irritable after losses
- Hiding or lying about Lotto spending
Support is available through the National Responsible Gambling Programme (NRGP) at 0800 006 008, a free and confidential helpline open 24/7.