Lotto Plus 1 Statistics: Hot, Cold & Overdue Numbers

How Lotto Plus 1 Works (Add-on Game Explanation)

Lotto Plus 1 is an add-on game to the main SA Lotto — not a separate lottery with its own ticket. When you buy a main Lotto entry, you can opt in to Lotto Plus 1 for an extra R2.50 per board, using the exact same six numbers (1–52) you already selected. Ithuba then enters those same numbers into a second, entirely independent draw — with its own Bonus Ball drawn afterwards — held immediately after the main Lotto draw on the same Wednesday or Saturday night, with its own dedicated prize pool separate from the main Lotto jackpot.

Because it's an independent draw using the identical 6/52 format, Lotto Plus 1 carries the same odds as the main Lotto — about 1 in 20,358,520 for the jackpot — but its own frequency history. That's exactly why this page tracks Lotto Plus 1 statistics on their own, rather than mixing them with the main Lotto's numbers. If you'd like to compare the two, our main Lotto statistics page covers the primary draw in the same detail.

How to Use These Lotto Plus 1 Statistics Responsibly

Every table on this page is a genuine, verified record of past South Africa Lotto Plus 1 results — nothing here is invented or estimated. That honesty cuts both ways: because Lotto Plus 1 draws are random and independent (the main draw and the Bonus Ball draw are separate random events), none of these Lotto Plus 1 statistics can improve your odds of winning, and we'd rather say that plainly than let a chart imply otherwise.

What these statistics are genuinely useful for:

• A structured way to choose numbers. If you're going to pick numbers anyway, using hot, cold or pair data is no worse — and no better — than picking at random, but it can feel more engaging.
• Avoiding heavily-shared patterns. Sequences like 1-2-3-4-5-6 or all-birthday numbers (1–31) are picked by many players. If they come up, any prize is split more ways. A well-spread pick doesn't change your odds, but it can change your potential payout.
• Transparency and record-keeping. The full frequency table lets you verify our numbers yourself against official results rather than taking our word for it.
• Entertainment. Watching how a number moves from cold to hot over weeks is, for many players, part of the fun of following Lotto Plus 1.

What they cannot do:

• Predict the next draw. No frequency count, pair table or "overdue" ranking can forecast a random mechanical or electronic draw.
• Improve your odds. Every one of the 20,358,520 possible combinations has exactly the same 1-in-20,358,520 chance, regardless of which numbers make it up.
• Replace a budget. Decide what you can afford to spend before you look at any statistic, and never chase losses — remember Lotto Plus 1 is an extra cost on top of your main Lotto board.

Responsible gambling: Lotto Plus 1 is licensed and regulated in South Africa under the National Lotteries Commission, with draws operated by Ithuba (Sizekhaya Holdings). This page is an independent statistics resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Ithuba or the National Lotteries Commission. If playing stops feeling fun, or you're spending more than you planned, contact the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation or call the National Responsible Gambling Programme on 0800 006 008 (free, 24/7).

SA Lotto Plus 1 Jackpot Odds — What You Need to Know

SA Lotto Plus 1 uses the same 6/52 format as the main Lotto: six main numbers drawn from a pool of 52, plus a Bonus Ball drawn from the remaining balls. The number of possible unique six-number combinations is 20,358,520 — every one equally probable. The odds of matching all six for the jackpot are therefore exactly 1 in 20,358,520 per board, for any combination you choose, and identical to the main Lotto's own odds.

Because the draw machine has no memory, every draw is completely independent of the last — and of the main Lotto draw held just before it. A main number that appeared five times recently and one absent for a year have exactly the same probability of being drawn next time. That's why every frequency figure on this page describes the past only.