African Lotteries — Results, Odds & How to Play
South Africa offers three major lottery games, all with completely tax-free prizes. SA Daily Lotto has the best odds of any lottery we track — 1 in 376,992 — and tickets cost just R3. SA Powerball offers 7x better jackpot odds than most international Powerball games, at just R5 per ticket. Buy tickets online through theLotter from anywhere in the world.
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About African Lotteries
South Africa offers three major lottery games, all with completely tax-free prizes. SA Daily Lotto has the best odds of any lottery we track — 1 in 376,992 — and tickets cost just R3. SA Powerball offers 7x better jackpot odds than most international Powerball games, at just R5 per ticket. Buy tickets online through theLotter from anywhere in the world.
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African Lottery Odds Comparison
How do african lotteries compare to US Powerball?
| Lottery | Jackpot Odds | Any Prize | Ticket | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 US Powerball | 1 in 292M | 1 in 25 | $2 | No cap |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa Daily Lotto | 1 in 376,992 | 1 in 14 | R3 | None |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa Lotto | 1 in 20,358,520 | 1 in 48 | R5 | None |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa Powerball | 1 in 42,375,200 | 1 in 21 | R5 | None |
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African Lotteries FAQ
Yes. All lottery winnings in South Africa are 100% tax-free under the Income Tax Act. Winners receive the full amount with no deductions.
SA Daily Lotto has the best odds at 1 in 376,992 — that is 775 times easier than most major international lotteries. Daily draws with tickets at just R3.
Yes. theLotter purchases official tickets from authorized South African retailers on your behalf. You keep 100% of any winnings.
SA Powerball has 7x better jackpot odds than most international Powerball games, costs just R5 per ticket, and prizes are 100% tax-free. One of the best value lotteries in the world.
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