The Daily Lotto jackpot for Wednesday, 23 September 2026, reached an estimated R450 000, according to reporting by The Citizen. According to za.national-lottery.com, the actual total jackpot pool for draw number 2,748 landed at R413,693.40, backed by total sales of R2,435,568 and 811,856 tickets sold using the RNG 2 machine.
Winning Numbers for 23 September 2026
According to The Citizen, the winning numbers for the Wednesday, 23 September 2026 draw were 09, 15, 16, 20, and 26. The Daily Lotto jackpot is guaranteed to be given away even if no single player matches all five main numbers.
Prize Payout Breakdown and Divisions
According to za.national-lottery.com, the draw recorded 107,121 total winners sharing a total payout of R1,172,610.00 across four distinct divisions. Two winning tickets matched all five numbers in Division 1, securing R206,846.70 each for a division pool total of R413,693.40.
In Division 2, exactly 350 players matched four numbers to claim R337.70 each, according to za.national-lottery.com. Division 3 saw 10,018 participants match three numbers for R17.60 apiece, while Division 4 rewarded 96,751 players who matched two numbers with R4.80 each, based on the official payout table.
How to Play the Daily Lotto in South Africa
Players can purchase tickets either in-store or online, according to instructions provided by The Citizen. For in-store purchases, bettors pick up a betslip at any lottery store, choose five numbers between 1 and 36, or opt for a Quick Pick. Entries cost R3 each, with a maximum single purchase limit of R150 across multiple boards, and players can enter up to 10 consecutive draws.
According to The Citizen, online participants must set up a lottery account, make a deposit, and select five numbers from 1 to 36 or use the Quick Pick generator. Players are advised by The Citizen to write their personal details on the back of physical tickets to protect their claim rights if lost, noting that the last date to claim prizes for the 23 September 2026 draw is 23 September 2027 as reported by za.national-lottery.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the winning Daily Lotto numbers for 23 September 2026?
According to The Citizen, the winning numbers were 09, 15, 16, 20, and 26.
What was the official jackpot amount for this draw?
According to za.national-lottery.com, the jackpot pool for draw 2,748 was R413,693.40, following an estimated jackpot projection of R450 000 reported by The Citizen.
When do Daily Lotto tickets expire?
According to za.national-lottery.com, prizes for the 23 September 2026 draw must be claimed by 23 September 2027.
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