Daily Lotto Results for Friday, 25 September 2026: Winning Numbers and Prizing Breakdown
The winning Daily Lotto numbers for Friday, 25 September 2026, are 05, 07, 11, 17, and 36, according to official draw results. Operated by Ithuba under draw number 2,750 using machine RNG 2, the late-night drawing brought a total jackpot pool of R521,766.40, as reported by the official national lottery data.
Prize Breakdown and Total Ticket Sales
A total of 1,023,945 tickets were sold for the 25 September 2026 draw, generating total sales of R3,071,835 across the country. According to official payout tables, eight players successfully matched all five numbers in Division 1, each claiming a top-tier prize of R65,220.80. Lower divisions saw heavy participation, with 575 players matching four numbers to win R259.20 each, 14,645 players matching three numbers for R15.20 each, and 129,998 players securing R4.50 each for matching two numbers. In total, 145,226 winning tickets shared R1,478,401.40 across all four prize divisions.
How to Play South Africa’s Daily Lotto
Playing the Daily Lotto requires participants to pick five numbers from a pool of 1 to 36, or to opt for a Quick Pick for randomly generated numbers. Entries cost R3 per board, with players permitted to buy multiple boards or enter up to 10 consecutive draws in advance. Tickets can be purchased at authorized in-store lottery retailers using a physical betslip, or online by setting up a registered lottery account through the official platform. Tickets for the 25 September 2026 draw carry a claim deadline of 25 September 2027.
Pro Tip: Protect Your Physical Ticket
Always write your personal details on the back of your paper ticket immediately after purchase. According to national lottery guidelines, if an unsigned ticket is lost, anyone else can present it and claim the cash prize.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time are Daily Lotto draws held?
Daily Lotto draws take place at 21:00 South Africa Standard Time (SAST), with ticket sales closing shortly before the draw.
Does the Daily Lotto jackpot roll over if nobody wins?
Unlike other lotteries operated by Ithuba, the Daily Lotto does not feature traditional rollovers. Every cent of the jackpot must be won in each draw. If there are no Match 5 winners, the jackpot pool rolls down to the next prize division.
What are the overall odds of winning a prize?
Players face overall odds of 1 in 7.6 of winning a prize by matching two, three, four, or all five drawn numbers.
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