BAD news for R87-million Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2 on Wednesday 22 April 2026

It’s bad news for Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2 on Wednesday 22 April 2026, as the winnings drop to R87 million. This is the result of someone winning approximately R32 million in this weekend’s draw. Therefore, following a succession of winless games that had Lotto worth more than PowerBall, Lotto Plus 1 and 2 have both been reset …

LOTTO AND LOTTO PLUS 1 AND 2 ON WEDNESDAY 22 APRIL 2026

Therefore, this week’s upcoming R87 million jackpot is made up of R86 million from the main Lotto. And a mere R1 million between Lotto Plus 1 and 2. So, let’s quickly look back at the Saturday 18 April 2026’s results for context …

SATURDAY’S LOTTO NUMBERS

Draw date: 18 April 2026

LOTTO NUMBERS

23, 25, 31, 48, 52, 53

Bonus ball: 08

LOTTO PLUS 1 NUMBERS

01, 04, 08, 40, 41, 57

Bonus ball: 19

LOTTO PLUS 2 NUMBERS

21, 38, 43, 56, 57, 58

Bonus ball: 53

R87-MILLION LOTTO AND LOTTO PLUS 1 AND 2 ON WEDNESDAY 22 APRIL 2026

However, this means, as predicted, that PowerBall (R113 million) and overtakes Lotto this week as the most valuable lottery game. Remember, both lottos play twice every week, so this maximises your chances of winning. And your odds are actually slightly better for Lotto over PowerBall right now …  

We also did a story on whether you should choose numbers manually or opt for an auto-generated Quick Pick. Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2 require players to choose six numbers from 1-58. Entry is R5, plus an extra R2.50 each for Lotto Plus 1 and 2. So, R10 in total to play all three. Moreover, the numbers drawn for Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2 on Wednesday 22 April 2026 apply to all three entries. Therefore, there is a 1 in 40 475 358 chance of winning.

HOW TO ENTER AND UNDERSTAND YOU ODDS OF WINNING

You can buy tickets in-store at any licensed retailer. Alternatively, you can enter online by creating an account with ITHUBA, picking your numbers or opting for an auto-generated Quick Pick. Banking apps from FNB, Nedbank, Standard Bank, Absa and Capitec also let you enter digitally. Also, did you know you can legally enter the US Mega Millions worth 2 000-times more than PowerBall through authorised vendors?  Remember that ticket sales close at 20:30 on draw days.

The average jackpot payout for Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2 on Wednesday 22 April 2026 is R5.95 million. Therefore, even at this diminished number, anyone who wins this will better the average by more than a factor of 7, which promises to change your life forever if you live off a SASSA grant. Here’s what you need to know if you’re indeed a winner:  

• You must be in possession of the winning ticket with correct serial number and/or winning SMS/email confirmation.
• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Hold a valid proof of identity.
• Have a valid South African bank account (not older than three months).
• And winnings must be claimed within 365 days of the date of the draw.

Likewise, depending on how much money you’ve won, there are certain places you can claim your winnings:

• Retail stores only pay out winnings up to R2 000.
• Winnings over R10 000 but less than R50 000 must be claimed at an Approved Prize Payment Centre (APPC) .
• From there, all participating banks will pay up to R249 879 via EFT (African Bank only up to R49 879).
• For anything higher than R250 000, you must report in-person to an ITHUBA office.

For reference, check out all previous 2026 Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2 results HERE.