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Daily Lotto Results — Saturday, 16 May 2026

Verified against official Ithuba National Lottery data • Published 31 May 2026 at 02:07 SAST • Draw #2618

14
19
21
22
31
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Sum of Balls
107
out of max 175
Odd / Even
3 / 2
of 5 balls drawn
High / Low
4 / 1
split (19–36 / 1–18)

Prize Divisions & Payouts — 16 May 2026

🏆 Division 1 Jackpot Won
Division Match Winners Prize Per Winner
Division 1 Match 5 1 R 364,917.90
Division 2 Match 4 240 R 350.30
Division 3 Match 3 7,996 R 21.00
Division 4 Match 2 80,828 R 5.00
Total Winners
89,065
Total Paid Out
R 1,021,045.90
Draw Machine
RNG 2

Daily Lotto Draw Analysis — 16 May 2026

On Saturday, 16 May 2026, South Africa's nightly Daily Lotto draw produced the winning combination 14, 19, 21, 22, 31 from the 5/36 ball pool. The total sum of these five numbers was 107, with a 3 odd / 2 even split and 4 high (19–36) / 1 low (1–18) distribution.

📊 This draw produced a well-balanced sum of 107, closely aligned with typical Daily Lotto bell-curve distributions — the most common outcome range in the 5/36 game.

Repeat Alert: The number 22 also appeared in the immediately preceding draw — a noteworthy statistical occurrence in the 36-ball pool.

At least one player matched all 5 winning numbers and claimed the Division 1 jackpot of R 364,917.90 per winner.

A total of 89,065 winners across all four divisions shared R 1,021,045.90 in prize money. Results are sourced from the official South African National Lottery operator — always confirm via the official National Lottery website.

Key Highlights from This Draw

  • Winning Numbers 14, 19, 21, 22, 31
  • Ball Sum 107
  • Odd / Even Split 3 Odd / 2 Even
  • High / Low Split 4 High / 1 Low
  • Hot Numbers Drawn None from top 3
  • Repeated from Prev. Draw 22
  • Roll Down Applied No — Jackpot Won
  • Total Paid Out R 1,021,045.90
💡 Using This Data: Studying past results helps spot historical frequency patterns in the 5/36 pool, but every Daily Lotto draw is a fully independent random event. Mix high and low numbers, balance odds and evens, and treat historical data as context — not prediction. Always play responsibly.
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Frequently Asked Questions

The official SA Daily Lotto winning numbers for Saturday, 16 May 2026 were 14, 19, 21, 22, 31. These were drawn from a pool of 36 balls (5/36 format) at 21:00 SAST.
The total combined prize payout across all four winning divisions for the Saturday, 16 May 2026 draw was R 1,021,045.90.
A total of 89,065 winners shared prizes across all four divisions (Match 5, Match 4, Match 3, Match 2) in this draw.
No. At least one player matched all 5 winning numbers and claimed the Division 1 jackpot prize.
The South African Daily Lotto draw takes place every night at 21:00 SAST (South African Standard Time, UTC+2), 365 days a year, except Christmas Day (25 December). Winning numbers are published shortly after the draw.
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NextDrawLogic is an independent informational platform not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Ithuba Holdings or the South African National Lottery. Results are cross-referenced with official draw data, but always verify winning numbers through the official operator before claiming any prize. Lottery participation is a game of chance — historical data does not guarantee future outcomes. For gambling-related support, contact the NRGP toll-free: 0800 006 008.