The National Lottery — operated by Ithuba Holdings under a licence from the National Lotteries Commission — reaches virtually every town. Click a network for its profile.
| Point-of-sale network | Games offered | How it works | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Lottery retail terminals (Ithuba)Nationwide — all 9 provinces | LOTTO · PowerBall · Daily LOTTO · EAZiWIN | The National Lottery is operated by Ithuba Holdings under licence from the National Lotteries Commission. Terminal network spans supermarkets, forecourts and informal retailers across all provinces. | Site |
| Supermarket & hypermarket countersNationwide | Lottery tickets + EAZiWIN | Shoprite, Checkers, Boxer, Pick n Pay, Spar and Boxer stores sell tickets at customer service counters and kiosks. | — |
| Petrol station forecourt storesNationwide | Lottery tickets + scratch cards | Engen, Sasol, Astron and independent forecourt convenience stores typically carry National Lottery terminals. | — |
| Tobacco, liquor & spaza retailersTownships & rural towns | Lottery tickets | Licensed independent retailers extend the network into smaller towns and informal settlements. | — |
| Ithuba regional officesJohannesburg HQ · Durban · Cape Town | Claims & winner services | Regional offices handle large-claim validation and winner support; prizes up to R50,000 at retail, larger at regional centres. | Site |
| Banking & digital channelsNationwide | Digital play via registered platforms | Ithuba-approved digital channels (banking apps and registered online partners) allow play without a retail visit. | Site |
LOTTO — Wednesdays and Saturdays, with LOTTO Plus 1 and Plus 2 add-ons.
PowerBall & PowerBall Plus — Tuesdays and Fridays.
Daily LOTTO — a draw every evening with a guaranteed jackpot per draw.
EAZiWIN — instant scratch cards through the same network.
SportStake — soccer pool games at retail terminals.
18+; smaller prizes paid at any terminal, larger claims validated at Ithuba regional offices and paid by EFT.
Regulated by the National Lotteries Commission — separate from the provincial gambling boards. Unlicensed lottery products are illegal.