Your Lotto Results for 26 February 2025
If you’re one of those who had fingers crossed on Wednesday night, here’s the full set of Lotto results for 26 February 2025. South Africans came out in force once again, tickets in hand and dreams of big wins in mind. The numbers that could turn luck around? For the main Lotto draw: 27, 36, 38, 44, 45, 47—and the bonus ball was 41.
The buzz didn’t stop there. For Lotto Plus 1, the numbers drawn were 06, 17, 23, 28, 36, and 49, with a bonus ball of 51. Then, the anticipation built for Lotto Plus 2: 25, 26, 31, 33, 34, 45, and the bonus ball, 17.
Just imagine holding a ticket with any of those combinations. But as the draw wrapped up, a familiar story played out—no one managed to match every number on the card. That R10,093,816.03 jackpot was left untouched and is now rolling over, making the next draw even more tempting for anyone chasing that life-changing prize.
Who Played and What's Next?
Every week, players from all walks of life queue up with their favorite numbers, hoping for that magic match. Some people swear by birthdays, others by quick picks, yet this week, luck didn’t commit to just one person. That’s how it goes—the odds are steep, but the hope is real.
Ithuba, who runs the National Lottery, jumped on the moment to remind everyone: You have to be 18 or older to play, and please, keep it fun. The thrill of the game is all about the chance; the idea is to keep the hope alive but never lose sight of responsible gaming. Stories of players winning from completely random numbers pop up every now and then, so who knows if next week you could see your numbers come up?
With the jackpot now even bigger, there’s bound to be more excitement in the air. Whether you play every week or just buy tickets when the pot grows, the fun is definitely in the possibility—those six little numbers can get the whole country talking. One thing’s certain: as long as the jackpot keeps rolling, the crowds won’t be getting any smaller.
June 3, 2025 AT 14:58
I’ve been playing the same six numbers since 2018… every Wednesday, without fail. I know it’s statistically absurd… but, you know… hope is the only thing that doesn’t obey probability. Maybe this is the week? Maybe?
June 4, 2025 AT 18:23
Oh wow, another jackpot rollover. Truly shocking. Next week they’ll announce the winning numbers are the same as last week’s because the machine was hacked by the Reserve Bank. Don’t you people see the pattern? It’s all a scam to keep you buying tickets while they fund their private islands.
June 5, 2025 AT 07:41
This is the energy we need! The whole country holding its breath like we’re waiting for a Bollywood climax. One guy in Durban bought a ticket with his kid’s birthday + his dog’s weight in kg. Lost. But he smiled. That’s the real win, fam. The dream ain’t in the money-it’s in the *hope*.
June 5, 2025 AT 15:06
The normalization of gambling under the guise of ‘entertainment’ is deeply concerning. Public institutions should not be incentivizing financial risk-taking among citizens who cannot afford to lose. This is not a game; it is a systemic exploitation of cognitive bias.
June 7, 2025 AT 13:06
I’ve been telling my cousin to stop spending his paycheck on this. But then I remembered-I once won R200 on a quick pick. So I shut up. Sometimes you gotta let people chase their ghosts.
June 7, 2025 AT 21:11
I don’t play often… but every time I do, I imagine who might be holding the winning ticket. Maybe it’s a single mom in Soweto. Maybe it’s an old man in Cape Town who just wants to fix his roof. Doesn’t matter if it’s me. Just glad someone gets to breathe easy for once.
June 8, 2025 AT 18:38
The bonus ball being 41 and 51? That’s too clean. Too perfect. The lottery machine is calibrated to avoid winners until the jackpot hits R15 billion. Then-suddenly-someone wins. Coincidence? I think not. The state has a vested interest in keeping us poor and dreaming.
June 10, 2025 AT 00:25
Look, I know people say ‘it’s just for fun’ but if you’re spending more than R50 a month on this, you’re not playing-you’re paying a tax on hope. I used to do it. Then I started saving R100 a week. Now I’ve got a down payment fund. That’s the real jackpot.
June 11, 2025 AT 12:14
Lotto numbers are random but the way people pick them isn’t. Birthdays, anniversaries, ages-you’re all picking 1-31. That’s why you never win big. Pick numbers above 40 more often. Just saying.
June 11, 2025 AT 22:16
I think I saw my ex’s name on the list of winners last week? Or was that a dream? I bought a ticket just because I saw him at the spaza shop. I didn’t win. But I cried. So I guess I did win something?
June 12, 2025 AT 16:18
I run a small kiosk. Every Wednesday, I sell 40+ tickets. Some people come in with lists. Others just say ‘give me the luckiest one.’ I’ve never won. But I’ve seen tears, laughter, and even proposals after a R500 win. That’s worth more than any jackpot.
June 14, 2025 AT 03:52
I dont even buy tickets anymore but i still check the numbers like its a daily prayer. its not about winning. its about believing that something big could happen. and maybe that belief is the only thing keeping me sane in this mess of a world
June 15, 2025 AT 15:35
The psychological architecture of the lottery is fascinating. It leverages the availability heuristic, the near-miss effect, and the illusion of control. People remember the winners, not the 99.999% who lose. It’s behavioral economics on steroids.
June 15, 2025 AT 18:07
I bought a ticket for my grandma. She’s 82, doesn’t even know how to use a phone. But she says ‘if I win, I’ll buy you a car.’ So I play for her. She smiles every time I tell her the numbers. That’s my win.
June 15, 2025 AT 18:37
In my village, we have a tradition-every Wednesday, we all pool R10 and buy one ticket together. We call it ‘Hope Fund.’ Last time we won R1500. We bought chicken for everyone. The whole block ate together. That’s the real lottery. Not the numbers. The people.
June 17, 2025 AT 07:17
Why are we even talking about this? Our country has bigger problems. Schools are crumbling. Hospitals are empty. And we’re celebrating a lottery draw like it’s independence day? Wake up.
June 18, 2025 AT 13:25
The bonus ball being 51? That’s not random. That’s a blockchain timestamp. I’ve analyzed the last 100 draws. The numbers are generated by a quantum algorithm tied to the Rand’s exchange rate. They’re using us as beta testers for a global financial AI. 🤖💸
June 19, 2025 AT 01:03
You know what’s wild? The fact that someone, somewhere, bought a ticket with exactly those numbers. And they don’t even know it yet. That’s the beauty of it. The universe doesn’t care if you believe in luck. It just spins.
June 19, 2025 AT 02:41
i think the real win is that we all still care enough to check the numbers every week. even if we dont play. even if we know its slim odds. we still hope. maybe thats the point. maybe the system works because it reminds us we can still dream. even if its just for a minute before we go back to work. i dont know. i just think about it a lot.
June 2, 2025 AT 16:35
Man, I bought a ticket on a whim last minute-just picked random numbers from my phone’s lock screen. Guess what? None of them matched. But hey, at least I didn’t spend my rent money. Keep it fun, right?