Overview

• From 21 September, Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 expanded their number range to 1–58, the prize pay-out rose to 48%, and overall odds of winning any prize improved to 1 in 9.61 with no ticket price increase.
• ITHUBA confirmed a rare double jackpot from Draw 2578 on 20 September, with two winners sharing more than R26 million.
• One winner used a R50 Quick Pick via the Absa banking app to claim the main Lotto jackpot of over R18 million, while a R30 manual ticket bought at a Westville retailer won the Lotto Plus 2 jackpot of over R8 million.
• Players can buy the upgraded games in stores, online and through banking platforms, with digital purchasers automatically notified by their banks.
• ITHUBA urged the Westville winner to claim their prize and noted that the next Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 draws are scheduled for Wednesday, 24 September.