{
  "id": 686686,
  "title": "Lotto and Lotto Plus results: Wednesday, 12 August 2026 [WATCH]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/lotto-and-lotto-plus-results-wednesday-12-august-2026-watch",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T18:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/lotto/lotto-and-lotto-plus-results-wednesday-12-august-2026-watch/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Lottery draws for Wednesday, 12 August 2026, saw the release of results for Lotto, Lotto Plus 1, and Lotto Max 5. The Lotto jackpot amounted to R11 million, while Lotto Plus 1 offered a prize of R1 million. Lotto Max 5 boasted a prize of R3 million.\n\nLotto numbers drawn were 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, with a Bonus number of 00. Similarly, Lotto Plus 1 numbers drawn were 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, with a Bonus number of 00. Lotto Max 5 numbers drawn were 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, with a Bonus number of 00.\n\nThe winning numbers will be visible after the draw within approximately 10 minutes of completion, potentially requiring a page refresh to view the updated results. While utmost care was taken in reporting these results, The Citizen assumes no responsibility for any errors. It is advised to cross-check numbers on the National Lottery website.\n\nTicket sales for South African National Lottery close at 8.30pm on the day of the draw, which occurs at 9pm. The terms and conditions may vary between different service outlets. Detailed information can be found on the National Lottery's website at www.nationallottery.co.za. Historical PowerBall and Lotto winning numbers can be accessed via this link. The cost of playing Lotto is R5 per board, including VAT, with Lotto Plus costing an additional R2.50 per board. Playing Lotto is also available via selected banking apps, subject to terms and conditions.",
  "summary": "A total of R15 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 12 August 2026.",
  "key_points": [
    "Lotto jackpot reached R11 million",
    "Lotto Plus 1 prize was R1 million",
    "Lotto Max 5 prize was R3 million"
  ],
  "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."
}