How to Bet on SA Lotto
Betting on SA Lotto is quick once you know the three steps. You are placing a fixed-odds bet on the outcome of the Wednesday or Saturday draw, not buying a ticket — pick your numbers, set your stake, and the payout is locked in before you confirm.
Step by step
- Pick how many numbers — back a single number or build up to a full line from the 1 to 52 pool.
- Add Lotto Plus if you want — Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 are extra draws on the same evening.
- Set your stake and confirm — before betting closes; the bet settles automatically when the result is in.
A worked example
Say you back three numbers for the Saturday draw at a R10 stake. All three must be among the six main numbers drawn for the bet to win, and the payout is shown at fixed odds before you confirm. If only two of your three come up, the three-number bet loses — each market is all-or-nothing for the numbers you chose. See the odds and payouts for how each market is priced, and the SA Lotto guide for the full picture.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to buy a National Lottery ticket?
No. You place a fixed-odds bet on the draw's outcome with a licensed bookmaker. There is no ticket and nothing to claim — a win settles automatically to your balance.
When does betting close?
Before the draw on Wednesday and Saturday evening. Place your bet in good time, as betting closes a while ahead of the 21:00 draw.