The National Lottery has announced the results of this evening's Lotto, Lotto Plus 1, and Lotto 5 Max draws, with the Lotto jackpot standing at a massive R17 million.

The draws took place at 21:00 SAST on e.tv and SABC 2, and players are now eagerly checking their tickets to see if they have won any of the substantial prizes on offer.

According to the National Lottery's website, Lotto, Lotto Plus 1, and Lotto 5 Max draws are held every Wednesday and Saturday, with players able to purchase their tickets from participating retailers, online or via the National Lottery Mobile App.

To win the top prize in Lotto 5 Max, players need to match all six drawn numbers. However, unlike the main Lotto draw, Lotto 5 Max has a guaranteed payout approach, where if the jackpot is not won after a set number of consecutive draws, the prize money is shared among players in lower winning tiers.

Players can buy tickets with their choice of six different numbers between 1 and 52. There is also the option to choose a Quick Pick, which generates random numbers for players who do not want to choose their own.

The chance of winning the Lotto jackpot is 1 in 20,358,520, while the entry fee per board is set at R5.00 for the main Lotto draw and R2.50 for Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto 5 Max.

Winners who win R50,000 and above receive free trauma counselling from professional psychologists and financial advice from accredited financial advisors absolutely free. At the same time, winnings are paid tax-free directly into the winner's accounts.

If you're one of the lucky winners, make sure to verify the official winning numbers on the National Lottery website.

### Key Facts

  • Lotto jackpot stands at R17 million
  • Lotto Plus 1 jackpot stands at R1 million
  • Lotto 5 Max jackpot stands at R4 million
  • Draws are held every Wednesday and Saturday
  • Players can buy tickets from participating retailers, online or via the National Lottery Mobile App
  • Winning the Lotto jackpot has a chance of 1 in 20,358,520
  • Entry fee per board is R5.00 for the main Lotto draw and R2.50 for Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto 5 Max

The National Lottery has also announced that one Absa user has 72 hours left to claim a R509,925 PowerBall prize.

The National Lottery has been in operation for over two decades, with the Lotto, Lotto Plus 1, and Lotto 5 Max draws being two of its most popular games.

In the last 12 months, the National Lottery has paid out over R5 billion in prizes to lucky winners, with the largest single prize won being a staggering R1.5 billion in the Lotto draw.

So, if you're feeling lucky and want to try your hand at winning some of the National Lottery's massive prizes, get your tickets now and good luck!