Wednesday’s Lotto results attracted a lot of winners, and we have all the latest details about tonight’s payouts.
Lotto results: Payouts for Wednesday, 8 March 2023
Millions of South Africans made entries for Wednesday’s Lotto jackpot, the cumulative value of which was R31 million.
In the Lotto draw, out of a total of 77 145 winning entries, one lucky player matched all six numbers correctly and walked away with a whopping R17 358 671.70.
In the next winning tier, 66 lucky ticketholders took home R3 069.40 for matching five numbers.
Here are the payouts for Wednesday’s Lotto results:
| MATCHES | WINNERS | PAYOUTS |
| Match 6 | 1 | R17 358 671.70 |
| Match 5 + Bonus Ball | 0 | R0.00 |
| Match 5 | 66 | R3 069.40 |
| Match 4 + Bonus Ball | 127 | R1 265.90 |
| Match 4 | 2 552 | R105.80 |
| Match 3 + Bonus Ball | 3 052 | R76.90 |
| Match 3 | 40 795 | R50.00 |
| Match 2 + Bonus Ball | 30 552 | R20.00 |
In the Lotto Plus draw, out of a total of 54 979 winning entries, no players matched all six numbers correctly.
In the next winning tier, 18 lucky ticketholders took home R7 315.90 for matching five numbers.
Here are the payouts for Wednesday’s Lotto Plus results:
| MATCHES | WINNERS | PAYOUTS |
| Match 6 | 0 | R0.00 |
| Match 5 + Bonus Ball | 0 | R0.00 |
| Match 5 | 18 | R7 315.90 |
| Match 4 + Bonus Ball | 66 | R2 344.60 |
| Match 4 | 1 572 | R174.00 |
| Match 3 + Bonus Ball | 1 950 | R140.30 |
| Match 3 | 29 867 | R25.00 |
| Match 2 + Bonus Ball | 21 506 | R15.00 |
In the Lotto Plus 2 draw, out of a total of 53 877 winning entries, no players matched all six numbers correctly.
In the next winning tier, 18 ticketholders took home R6 813.30 for matching five numbers without the Bonus Ball.
Here are the payouts for Wednesday’s Lotto Plus 2 results:
| MATCHES | WINNERS | PAYOUTS |
| Match 6 | 0 | R0.00 |
| Match 5 + Bonus Ball | 0 | R0.00 |
| Match 5 | 18 | R6 813.30 |
| Match 4 + Bonus Ball | 75 | R1 921.50 |
| Match 4 | 1 472 | R173.10 |
| Match 3 + Bonus Ball | 1 930 | R132.00 |
| Match 3 | 28 857 | R25.00 |
| Match 2 + Bonus Ball | 21 525 | R15.00 |
How to collect Powerball and Lotto prizes in South Africa
There are several ways to claim Powerball and Lotto prizes in South Africa and it all depends on how much you won..
Winning ticketholders have a total of 365 days to claim prizes and failure to come forward in time may result in automatic forfeiture, “and 50% of the prize money will be allocated to the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund to go towards good causes in South Africa.”
Irrespective of how you entered the draw, this is how you can claim your Powerball and Lotto prizes, according to Lottery.co.za:
R50 – R2 000
- If you bought a ticket: Prizes can be collected at competing retailers (Pick n Pay, Shoprite Money Market, etc.)
- If you played via bank: Prizes will be automatically transferred to your bank account.
R2 001 – R50 000
- If you bought a ticket: Prizes can be redeemed at authorised payment centres, often your local post office.
- If you played online: Prizes will be transferred to your bank account via EFT and will be available within 72 hours.
- If you played via bank: Prizes will be transferred to your bank account and will be available within seven working days.
R50 000 or more
- Winners need to collect and fill in a Prize Claim Form from the post office.
- Claim forms must be submitted to a regional Ithuba office for validation.
- Once validated, prizes are transferred to your bank account within 72 hours.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE:
Gambling can be addictive and players who feel pressured to spend in excess of their affordability are encouraged to seek help. We encourage gamblers who want out to contact the Twin Rivers Rehabilitation Centre OR Responsible Gambling.
After all, losing out on winnings is not worth losing one’s self, let alone their loved ones.