South Africa Lottery Blog

List of regional Lotto offices

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0200

Ithuba has eight regional offices in South Africa. Besides that, their headquaters is localised in Johannesburg. This is the full list, and explanation what matters you can settle there.

South Africa Lottery Games Price List

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0200

This is short and comprehensive ticket prices list for South African lottery games (number games, sportstakes and scratch cards).

Ghana Introduces Source Tax on Gambling Winnings

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0200

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) recently made a significant announcement that will have a substantial impact on the gambling industry in the country. Effective from Tuesday, August 15, the GRA has implemented a source tax on all gross winnings from gambling activities. This means that a 10% tax will be deducted from the earnings of every win.

Nigeria Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling Operators: Over 40 Brands Banned

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0200

In a recent development, Nigerian authorities have taken a firm stance against illegal gambling operators in the country. More than 40 gambling brands have been slapped with a ban, leaving many punters in a state of uncertainty. The Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) has declared these operators as illegal, citing violations of the Federal Constitution of Nigeria from 1999 and the 2021 LSLGA regulations. In this blog post, we'll delve deeper into this crackdown and its implications for the Nigerian gambling landscape.

History of South Africa's Lottery

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0200

After quite a reaserch, I have found enough information to tell you a story about South Africa's Lottery.

Unveiling the Lottery: A Deep Dive into the World's Largest Jackpots

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0200

In the world of chance and fortune, nothing quite compares to the thrill of lottery jackpots. From the moment of purchasing a ticket to the heart-stopping announcement of results, the lottery is a global phenomenon that captivates millions. Today, we delve into the exhilarating world of lottery jackpots, exploring the biggest winners, unclaimed prizes, and the impact of these wins on individuals and communities.

Properties linked to National Lotteries Commission fraud frozen by South African court order

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0200

The Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) and the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) have been granted a preservation order by the High Court of South Africa's Gauteng Division in Pretoria to freeze five properties that are linked to investigations into fraud at the National Lotteries Commission (NLC). The investigations have revealed that five non-profit organizations (NPOs) received grant funding of approximately R56.3 million for community development projects in South Africa.

A new trend in gambling - cryptocurrency and lottery services

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0200

Cryptocurrency (eg BTC or ETH) and blockchain in general, is more and more present in everyday life. Lotteries are one of the natural uses of blockchain. Cryptocurrency has many advantages over traditional payment systems.

Double up promotion - win a bonus National Lottery deposit

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0200

South African lotto players can participate in a new promotion called "National Lottery Deposit Match Competition". In this competition, the promoter is selecting randomly the participants. Selected players will win the amount that was deposited up to R50.00 deposit bonus daily.

National Lotteries Commission will investigate the 5,6,7,8,9,10 winning numbers?

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0200

On 1st December 2020 there was a Powerball draw that will be remembered by players for very long. In that draw winning numbers were consecutive 5,6,7,8,9 and power ball 10. 20 players split the jackpot (R5,688,468.21 each). However, are consecutive Powerball results really unusual?

African Lottery NET results app available on Google Play Store [Android]

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0200

Our Lottery app is now available on Google Play Store. This means that all South African players can download the sa lotto results app to their devices.

How to claim lottery winnings in South Africa?

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0200

There are several ways you can claim cash from your Lotto or Powerball winnings? The method depends on the amount you have won.

Are you a gambler? Where and how to find help?

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0200

The lottery is only one possible way to gamble in South Africa. In our country, there are various types of gambling like eaziwin play cards, online gambling, and casinos. You may become addicted to gambling because this kind of fun is easy reachable every day.

Seven arguments against lotteries!

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0200

Let's look objectively at gambling in the form of Lotto games. Today we will deal with the disadvantages of popular lotteries, that are eagerly used by African people.

Record jackpots in South Africa National Lottery

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0200

The biggest jackpots in South African loterry were won in recent years when Ithuba is the official operator. We publish the eleven biggest jackpots won up to date by African citizens. Most of them are Powerball jackpots.

Is there corruption in National Lotteries Commission?

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0200

The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) is a government organization established in accordance with the Lotteries Amendment Act of 2013. Its mission is to make recommendations for the development of regulations for lotteries in South Africa. The NLC is responsible for overseeing the National Lottery, which is conducted by Ithuba, and more importantly, for funding good causes with lottery money.

10 most stupid lottery winners

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0200

Here is a small list of lucky lotto players who have lost all their winnings. You can call it stupid. On the other hand, how would each of us deal with such big money? Winning big is often a curse.

15 best books about gambling, gamblers, and lottery!

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0200

Many authors have taken up the subject of gambling in the past, and today we will show you about a dozen gambling related books.

Is Lottery a scam? Popular myth debunked

Tue, 19 May 2020 00:00:00 +0200

Lottery rules are well known by South African players. Millions of players chip in for the jackpot by buying the tickets, and only a few can win big. The game of chance (as the lottery is) in this form supports the country budget and also different good causes, charity. However many of us think that lottery may be a simple scam and is cheated every single draw.

How coronavirus pandemic affects the lottery and gambling industry?

Tue, 12 May 2020 00:00:00 +0200

Today we want to focus on a very important topic nowadays - COVID-19 pandemic which halted many businesses around the world and Sout Africa itself. We will check the health of lotteries, casinos, and online gaming. Online gaming is not popular everywhere in the world, that is why the gambling industry is heavily hit by pandemic lockdown.