Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results: Thursday, 29 January 2026

South African lottery players had R600,000 in potential winnings available on Thursday, January 29, 2026, through the Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus draws. The results, published by The Citizen, offer a snapshot of the nation’s ongoing engagement with games of chance and the financial stakes involved.

Lottery Results and Prize Structure

The estimated jackpots for the evening were R450,000 for the Daily Lotto and R150,000 for the Daily Lotto Plus. The winning numbers were determined shortly after 9:30 PM, with tickets available for purchase until 8:30 PM that same day.

Daily Lotto: 05, 08, 15, 26, 28.

Daily Lotto Plus: 01, 06, 13, 14, 29.

Did You Know? Entries for the Daily Lotto cost R3 each, with a maximum spend of R150 per board.

How to Participate

Players could participate in the Daily Lotto in two ways: purchasing a physical ticket at a lottery retailer or playing online through a dedicated account on the National Lottery website. Both methods require selecting five numbers between 1 and 36, or opting for a ‘Quick Pick’ for a randomly generated selection.

For in-store purchases, players complete a betslip, pay at the teller, and are advised to sign the back of their ticket to prevent unauthorized claims. Online players deposit funds into their lottery account and confirm their selections digitally.

Expert Insight: The Daily Lotto’s structure, allowing for multiple board entries and consecutive draws, demonstrates a strategy to increase participation and potentially improve odds, though it also increases the overall cost to the player.

Guaranteed Payouts and Future Draws

A key feature of the Daily Lotto is its guaranteed payout. Even if no player matches all five numbers, the jackpot is distributed among those who correctly match two or more. This ensures that prize money is always awarded, incentivizing continued participation.

The National Lottery website provides detailed information on how to play and verify results. Future draws will continue to take place nightly, offering ongoing opportunities for players to win.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is the Daily Lotto draw?

The Daily Lotto draws take place shortly after 9:30pm every evening, and tickets can be bought until 8:30pm.

Is there a winner every day?

Yes. The jackpot prize money is guaranteed to be given away even if no one matches all five numbers. When this happens, the jackpot is split between everyone who matches two or more numbers.

How can I verify the Daily Lotto results?

For more details and to verify the Daily Lotto results, visit the National Lottery website at https://www.nationallottery.co.za/results/daily-lotto?.

As the Daily Lotto continues, will the guaranteed payout structure continue to drive participation, or might players seek lotteries with larger, albeit less certain, jackpot amounts?