Lotto 5 Max is an Ithuba add-on to the main SA Lotto draw. Instead of choosing 6 numbers, players pick just 5 from 1 to 52 — with a Bonus ball also drawn. The shorter pick gives different odds and faster rollovers compared to the main Lotto.
About Lotto 5 Max
Introduced by Ithuba to give Lotto players a quicker, higher-odds alternative. The 5-number format shortens the odds significantly while maintaining the same 1-52 pool as the main game.
Schedule and broadcast times
Drawn every Wednesday and Saturday at 21:00 SAST, alongside the main SA Lotto draw.
How to play Lotto 5 Max
Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 52 when you buy a Lotto board. Tick the '5 Max' option on your ticket. A Bonus ball is also drawn for second-tier prizes.
Prize divisions and payouts
Prize tiers are pari-mutuel — the pool is split among winners in each tier. Matching all 5 numbers wins the jackpot. Fewer matches still earn smaller payouts.
Strategy and responsible-play tips
With only 5 numbers to pick from a 52-ball pool, the odds are shorter than the main 6-ball Lotto. Consider balancing odd/even and high/low numbers.
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