Lotto Plus 1: rules of the game and frequently asked questions
How Lotto Plus 1 is played, how the prize tiers work and what this site offers, in brief. Only the operator's official rules are binding.
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Rules of the game
How is Lotto Plus 1 played?
Lotto Plus 1 is an add-on draw to SA Lotto with its own balls, right after the Lotto draw every Wednesday and Saturday. Same format (since 3 June 2026: 6 from 52 plus a bonus ball), R2.50 extra per board. Data: BetTip (bettip.co.za), based on the draws published by the operator.
How does the Bonus ball work?
The Bonus ball is drawn after the winning numbers from the remaining balls; it counts if it is among your own numbers.
Winning
What are the odds of winning?
The chance of the top tier (6 matches) is 1 in 20.358.520; the chance of winning anything is about 1 in 38. All tiers with their exact probability are on the Odds page.