Lotto and Lotto Plus jackpots reset ahead of Wednesday 13 May 2026 draw

After a massive R100-million jackpot win earlier in the week, excitement around South Africa’s Lotto games has cooled slightly but players still have another shot at millions in the upcoming draw.

The next round of ITHUBA games on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, sees the Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2 jackpots reset to a combined R14.5 million.

While it’s not the eye-watering headline figure seen recently, there is still plenty on the table for hopeful players looking to try their luck.

Jackpot breakdown for Wednesday’s draw

Here’s what players can expect from the upcoming draw:

• Lotto jackpot: R5 million
• Lotto Plus 1: R3.5 million
• Lotto Plus 2: R6 million

Together, that brings the total potential winnings to R14.5 million across the three games.

The reset comes just days after a R100-million win, which has now shifted attention back toward smaller but still life-changing prizes.

What happened in the last draw?

The previous draw on Saturday, 9 May 2026, produced the following results:

Lotto numbers:
18, 21, 24, 45, 52, 56 Bonus: 53

Lotto Plus 1:
08, 27, 36, 43, 48, 52 Bonus: 54

Lotto Plus 2:
09, 15, 22, 39, 45, 55 Bonus: 50

These results come after the earlier R100-million jackpot win on 6 May 2026, which is still awaiting confirmation of the winner stepping forward.

PowerBall takes the spotlight again

With Lotto jackpots reset, attention is shifting back to South Africa’s biggest draw game PowerBall which now dominates the lottery landscape with significantly larger prizes.

For many players, this creates a choice: go for smaller, more frequent wins in Lotto games, or aim for higher-risk, higher-reward PowerBall jackpots.

How Lotto and Lotto Plus work

Lotto and Lotto Plus games require players to select six numbers between 1 and 58.

Each play costs:

• R5 for Lotto
• R2.50 each for Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2
• R10 total for all three games

Draws take place twice a week, giving players multiple chances to win.

Ticket sales close at 20:30 on draw days.

Players can enter via:

• Licensed retailers
• Banking apps (FNB, Nedbank, Standard Bank, Absa, Capitec)
• Online or mobile platforms

Odds and quick picks

Statistically, Lotto offers slightly better odds than PowerBall, with a 1 in 40,475,358 chance of winning the jackpot.

Many players debate whether to choose personal numbers or use Quick Pick, with random selection often proving just as successful over time.

While no method guarantees success, Quick Pick remains popular among casual players who prefer convenience over strategy.

Claiming your winnings in South Africa

If luck does strike, winners must follow strict verification rules:

• Be 18 years or older
• Have a valid ID
• Provide banking details not older than three months
• Keep the winning ticket or confirmation safe
• Claim within 365 days

Payouts are structured as follows:

• Up to R2,000: paid at retail stores
• R10,000–R50,000: paid at approved payment centres
• Higher amounts: processed via banks or ITHUBA offices depending on value

A quieter draw, but still life-changing

While the hype around the recent R100-million win has temporarily shifted attention elsewhere, Wednesday’s draw still offers meaningful opportunities for players hoping to change their circumstances.

For many South Africans, Lotto remains less about guaranteed wins and more about possibility, a small weekly gamble on a different future.

And as always, the numbers may be random, but the anticipation never is.