The Saturday, 31 October 2026 National Lottery draws feature a combined R9.1 million in estimated jackpots across the primary games, with ticket sales closing at 8:30 pm ahead of the 9:00 pm televised numbers reveal on e.tv and SABC 2, according to reports published by The Citizen and The South African.
Allocation of Saturday Evening Prize Pools
- The main Lotto jackpot sits at an estimated R6.5 million for players matching all six numbers.
- Lotto Plus 1 offers a secondary tier estimated at R1.2 million.
- Lotto 5 Max carries a separate estimated jackpot of R1.4 million.
- Standard board entries cost R5 including VAT, with Lotto Plus requiring an additional R2.50 per board.
Winning Numbers for the October 31 Draws
The main Lotto draw yielded the winning sequence of 5, 15, 20, 22, 28, and 39, with the bonus ball landing on 49. Meanwhile, the Lotto Plus 1 draw recorded numbers 1, 9, 18, 34, 41, and 46, accompanied by bonus ball 16. Finally, the Lotto 5 Max draw produced numbers 18, 19, 28, 34, 39, and 48, featuring 27 as its bonus ball. The South African notes that while publishers make every effort to post accurate figures immediately after the 9:00 pm draws, participants must verify official numbers directly through the National Lottery website.
Operating in parallel with the main sequence, NOWinSA reports that the separate Daily Lotto draw on 31 October 2026 generated R2.89 million in ticket sales. That draw produced two jackpot winners who each secured R245,474.20 from a total prize pool of R1.40 million. The Daily Lotto winning numbers for that evening were 09, 15, 16, 25, and 27.
| Lottery Game | Estimated Jackpot | Board Cost | Bonus / Extra Ball |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotto | R6.5 million | R5.00 | 49 |
| Lotto Plus 1 | R1.2 million | R2.50 add-on | 16 |
| Lotto 5 Max | R1.4 million | Standard rules apply | 27 |
Ticket Validation and Claim Protocols
Participants utilizing digital entry methods can play via selected banking applications, though cutoff times vary slightly by institution. Standard lottery retail outlets close ticket sales at 8:30 pm on draw nights. Winners hold a validation window of 365 days from the draw date to claim their prizes, provided they maintain physical tickets or digital entry confirmations securely. NOWinSA points out that upcoming draws, including the next Daily Lotto session, resume on Sunday, November 1, at 9:00 pm.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
