{
  "id": 11256591,
  "title": "Daily Lotto results: Thursday, 1 October 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/daily-lotto-results-thursday-1-october-2026",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T18:40:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/lotto/daily-lotto-results-thursday-1-october-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Daily Lotto results for Thursday, 1 October 2026 will be released shortly after 9pm, with the winning numbers displayed below once drawn. The estimated jackpot for this draw is R520 000. Winners should check their tickets with confidence, as they can rest easy knowing the results are available on The Citizen. To participate in the Daily Lotto, players can purchase tickets in-store or online by choosing five numbers between 1 and 36 or opting for a Quick Pick. In-store purchases require a betslip, with each board costing R3 and a maximum entry of R150. Online play involves setting up an account, making a deposit, and selecting numbers for one or multiple draws. Tickets must be bought by 8:30 pm to be eligible for the evening draw. Players must sign the back of their tickets to claim any prizes, as unclaimed prizes can be won by anyone who finds the ticket.",
  "summary": "A R520 000 jackpot is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 1 October 2026.",
  "key_points": [
    "Daily Lotto results released Thursday, 1 October 2026",
    "Estimated jackpot of R520 000 for this draw",
    "Tickets must be bought by 8:30 pm for evening draw"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}