Lotto — History and Summary

Lotto is one of the most well-known games of chance in South Africa. Over the years, it has made many people rich, changed their lives, and had a long history of draws. This page is all about keeping track of that history. You can look up past results, see how the game has changed over time, and see the winning numbers from earlier games. Lotto's history shows how a simple numbers game became a national tradition, from its first draw in 2000 to record-breaking jackpots.

There is a clear and strict process for every draw. The draw machine picks six main numbers and one Bonus Ball at random after ticket sales end at 20:30. The prize divisions are based on these numbers. They range from smaller fixed prizes to the Division 1 jackpot, which starts at ZAR 2 million and can roll over forever if no one wins it.

The odds of winning the jackpot are low (about 1 in 20 million), but the odds of winning any prize are relatively good (1 in 38), which keeps players interested over the years.

You can explore a complete archive of past Lotto results on this page. It includes the date of each game, the six winning numbers, the Bonus Ball, and the jackpot amount (if any). This information can help you:

• Look over winning combinations from the past
• Keep an eye on how often or how often patterns change over time
• Check whether an older ticket is a winner
• Look into the patterns in rollover jackpots

Although every Lotto outcome is random and independent, many players enjoy studying past results as part of their playing strategy.