{
  "id": 11738362,
  "title": "Lotto and Lotto Plus results: Saturday, 3 October 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/lotto-and-lotto-plus-results-saturday-3-october-2026",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T18:09:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/lotto/lotto-and-lotto-plus-results-saturday-3-october-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday, 3 October 2026, the National Lottery released the Lotto and Lotto Plus results after the draw. The estimated jackpot for Lotto was R2 million, while Lotto Plus 1 boasted a prize pool of R5 million.\n\nThe winning numbers for Lotto were 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, with a bonus number of 00. Lotto Plus 1 numbers were 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, and the bonus number was also 00. Lotto 5 Max results were 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, with a bonus number of 00.\n\nThese outcomes were available on The Citizen's website shortly after the draw, typically within 10 minutes. Readers were advised to check for updates by refreshing the page if necessary. As The Citizen aimed for accuracy, they could not guarantee the results' complete correctness and suggested verifying them on the National Lottery website.\n\nTicket sales for South African National Lottery games concluded at 8:30pm on the draw day, which began at 9pm. Terms and conditions might vary for different service outlets. More information regarding the lottery could be found at www.nationallottery.co.za. Historical winning numbers for Lotto draws were accessible on the provided site.\n\nA single Lotto entry cost R5 per board, including VAT, whereas Lotto Plus required an extra R2.50 per board. Lottery entries could also be placed through various banks.",
  "summary": "Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 3 October 2026.",
  "key_points": [
    "Lotto and Lotto Plus results released on 3 October 2026",
    "Estimated jackpot: R2 million for Lotto, R5 million for Lotto Plus 1",
    "Winning numbers: All zeros (00) for Lotto, Lotto Plus 1, and Lotto 5 Max"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "title": "Daily Lotto results: Saturday, 3 October 2026",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/daily-lotto-results-saturday-3-october-2026",
        "published": "2026-10-03T18:28:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}