How to play Lotto 5 Max
5 Max is an optional game for players who enter main Lotto draw. It's like a third chance to win something at least. You have more chances with the same numbers. The draw is every Wednesday and Saturday at 20:56 and will be shown on tv after the main draws.
- 3rd chance to win with Lotto.
- More prizes.
- Overall odds to be greater.
- 52 balls to choose from!
- 5 Max ticket cost is R2,50 the same as Plus 1, as addition to main Lotto which is R5. Full game cost is R10.
- MatchPlay option let's you choose more numbers at the x7 greater ticket cost.
5 Max tickets
You must take part in the main Lotto game draw to be eligible to play 5 Max. There is no option to play alone, and the same set of numbers is entered into all three draws. Simply tick the "Max" option on the bet slip or online play form.
Not all the money from sales goes for prizes. Some go to South African charity.
5 Max prizes and odds
| Matched numbers | Share of prize pool | Odds |
| 6 correct | Pari-mutuel 45.00% | 1 in 20,358,520 |
| 5/6 + Bonus Ball | Pari-mutuel 20.00% | 1 in 3,393,087 |
| 5/6 | Pari-mutuel 35.00% | 1 in 75,402 |
| 4/6 + Bonus Ball | Fixed R2,000.00 | 1 in 30,161 |
| 4/6 | Fixed R100.00 | 1 in 1,371 |
| 3/6 + Bonus Ball | Fixed R100.00 | 1 in 1,028 |
| 2/6 + Bonus Ball | Fixed R15.00 | 1 in 96 |
| 3/6 | Fixed R10.00 | 1 in 72 |
What is estimated Jackpot for next 5 Max draw?
The South African 5 Max jackpot is estimated to be R.