{
  "id": 17452991,
  "title": "Daily Lotto results: Saturday, 31 October 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/daily-lotto-results-saturday-31-october-2026",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T18:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/lotto/daily-lotto-results-saturday-31-october-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results are released on The Citizen shortly after the draw, allowing players to verify their tickets with confidence. The estimated jackpot for Saturday's draw, 31 October 2026, is R520,000. The winning numbers for the Daily Lotto will be displayed on the website shortly after the draw, usually within 10 minutes of completion. Players may need to refresh the page to view the updated results. Although The Citizen strives for accuracy, it cannot guarantee the results' correctness and advises players to verify them on the National Lottery website if needed. To participate in the Daily Lotto in South Africa, one can purchase a ticket in-store by filling out a betslip with five numbers between 1 and 36 or opting for a Quick Pick. The cost per ticket is R3, with a maximum purchase limit of R150. Players can select how many consecutive draws to enter, up to a maximum of 10 draws. Upon purchasing, it's crucial to sign the ticket and write one's details on the back in case of a prize claim. Alternatively, one can play online by creating an account, making a deposit, and selecting numbers or a Quick Pick for each board. Multiple draws can be entered, and confirmation of the entry and payment must be completed. The Daily Lotto draws occur shortly after 9:30 PM daily, and ticket purchases close at 8:30 PM. For more information on playing Daily Lotto, visit the National Lottery website and explore the How to Play Daily Lotto section.",
  "summary": "Tonight's jackpot is R520 000! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 31 October 2026.",
  "key_points": [
    "Daily Lotto results released on The Citizen after draw",
    "Saturday, 31 October 2026 estimated jackpot R520,000",
    "Players verify tickets on The Citizen or National Lottery site"
  ],
  "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."
}