Lotto 5 Max is the third pool in the Lotto family, introduced by the new National Lottery operator (Sizekhaya) in June 2026 as a replacement for Lotto Plus 2. At R2.50 per board it offers the same 8 prize divisions as Lotto Plus 1, with your Lotto numbers automatically entered into a third separate prize pool on every Wednesday and Saturday draw.
| Draw days | Wednesday and Saturday at 21:00 SAST |
| How to play | Uses the same 6 numbers (1 to 52) and Bonus Ball as the Lotto draw. Second add-on pool at R2.50 per board with its own separate prize structure. |
Pari-mutuel prizes are shared equally among all winners in that division and vary each draw. Fixed amounts are guaranteed per winning ticket.
What is Lotto 5 Max?
Lotto 5 Max is the third add-on pool in the Lotto family, replacing Lotto Plus 2 from June 2026. It costs R2.50 per board and uses the same drawn numbers as Lotto.
When does Lotto 5 Max draw?
Lotto 5 Max draws on Wednesday and Saturday at 21:00 SAST, together with the Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 draws.
How is Lotto 5 Max different from Lotto Plus 2?
Lotto 5 Max replaced Lotto Plus 2 when Sizekhaya took over as NLC operator in June 2026. It is the second add-on pool (after Lotto Plus 1) with its own prize structure.
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