At 21:00 on Saturday, the ITHUBA Lottery rolled out the results for draw number 2,550 of the South African Lotto. Six main numbers – 5, 8, 17, 18, 29 and 35 – were drawn, accompanied by bonus ball 50. No ticket matched all six, so the massive R75,209,363.68 jackpot rolls over to the next Saturday’s draw, setting the stage for an even bigger prize pool.

Draw details and prize distribution

Even without a top‑tier winner, the draw paid out more than R5.6 million across 117,235 winners. Two fortunate players hit five numbers plus the bonus, each pocketing R62,564.70. A further 60 tickets matched five numbers and earned R3,626.90 each. The mid‑range divisions saw 147 players claim R1,850.50 for four numbers plus the bonus, while the largest group – 67,223 participants – collected R50 for matching three numbers.

The lower tiers also delivered modest wins: 42,044 tickets with two numbers plus the bonus received R20 each. In total, 4,285,528 tickets were sold, generating R21,427,640 in revenue – a clear sign that South Africans keep coming back for a shot at life‑changing cash.

• Jackpot: R75.2 million (rolled over)
• 5 + Bonus winners: 2 × R62,564.70
• 5‑number winners: 60 × R3,626.90
• 4 + Bonus winners: 147 × R1,850.50
• 3‑number winners: 67,223 × R50
• 2 + Bonus winners: 42,044 × R20

Prize claim deadlines run until 14 June 2026, giving winners a full year to collect their winnings.

Lotto Plus games and what the rollover means

Alongside the main draw, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 offered separate jackpots. Lotto Plus 1’s winning line – 19, 20, 27, 42, 43, 51 with bonus 36 – carried an estimated R17 million prize. Lotto Plus 2 produced 3, 6, 7, 11, 25, 37 with bonus 15, with an estimated R12 million jackpot. Both games attract players looking for an extra chance without waiting for the main roll‑over.

The rolling jackpot has a ripple effect on ticket sales. Historically, a roll‑over beyond R70 million triggers a spike of 10‑15% in sales, as hopefuls flock to the biggest prize on offer. Analysts note that the current R75 million figure rivals the all‑time high set in 2022, when the jackpot peaked at R77 million.

Beyond the numbers, the lottery remains a cultural fixture. Community groups often organize bulk buys, betting that a shared ticket increases the odds of at least one win. Retail outlets report long queues on draw days, especially when the jackpot climbs past the R50 million mark.

As the next draw approaches, the rolled‑over amount will be added to the standard prize pool, potentially pushing the top prize past the R80 million threshold. Whether that will finally break the streak of no jackpot winners remains to be seen, but the anticipation is already building across townships, suburbs and the online betting community alike.