Lotto and Lotto Plus Players Stand a Chance to Win Big in Tonight’s Draw
SA Lotto Draw: R28 Million Jackpot Up for Grabs
The South African Lotto jackpot has climbed to an exciting R28 million for tonight’s draw, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 8:57 PM (CAT).
Here’s a breakdown of the estimated jackpots for tonight’s draw:
- Lotto: R22 million
- Lotto Plus 1: R2 million
- Lotto Plus 2: R4 million
These jackpots have rolled over after no lucky player matched all the winning numbers in Saturday’s draw.
How to Play the SA Lotto
Players can participate in Lotto, Lotto Plus 1, and Lotto Plus 2 by either:
- Choosing the Quick Pick option, where the system randomly generates six numbers.
- Manually selecting six numbers from 1 to 52 on a Lotto board.
There is no limit to the number of boards a player can enter, and the multi-draw option allows participation in multiple upcoming draws with the same numbers.
Ticket Sales and Pricing
- Lotto: R5 per board (including VAT)
- Lotto Plus 1: Additional R2.50 per board
- Lotto Plus 2: Additional R2.50 per board
- Ticket sales close at 8:30 PM on draw days.
Players can buy tickets at authorized retailers, online, or through their banking apps.
What Happens If You Win?
- Jackpot winners receive a reference number via SMS with instructions on how to claim their winnings.
- Winnings below R250,000 are automatically transferred into the winner’s bank account (if played via a banking app).
- Winnings above R250,000 require direct collection from the lottery operator (Ithuba).
- Prizes are tax-free, and winners of R50,000 or more receive free financial and trauma counselling.
Check out: Tonight’s Daily Lotto Jackpot, estimated at a whopping R1 million!
Play Responsibly
Only players aged 18 and above are eligible to play the SA Lotto.
Stay tuned for the Lotto results after the draw!
Also read: Ithuba Lotto Predictions for 12/03/2025
