What is the difference between Lucky Numbers and the National Lotto?

Short Answer: With the National Lotto, you are playing against other people for a shared prize pool. With Lucky Numbers (on sites like Hollywoodbets), you are placing a Fixed-Odds Bet against the bookmaker on the outcome of the draw.

1. Payout Differences

In the Lotto, if 100 people hit the numbers, you share the jackpot. In Lucky Numbers, the payout is fixed. If you bet R10 on 3 numbers and they hit, you get a set payout (e.g., R4,000) regardless of how many other people won.

2. Global Access

Lucky Numbers allows South Africans to bet on international draws like the UK 49s, Russia Goslotto, and the USA Mega Millions, whereas the official Lotto app only covers domestic SA draws.