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Gosloto 6/45 vs SA Powerball: Which Has Better Odds?

By the Gosloto editors ·

Two lottery play slips side by side on a marble surface, comparing South Africa Powerball with Gosloto 6/45.

Both Gosloto 6/45 and the SA Powerball are legitimate lottery options for South African players, but they work very differently. Your choice depends on what matters most: odds, frequency, or jackpot size. Here's how they compare.

The Basic Structure

SA Powerball requires six numbers from 1 to 52, plus one powerball from 1 to 20. Gosloto 6/45 is simpler: six numbers from 1 to 45, that's all. This difference affects the odds, frequency, and jackpot size.

Draw Frequency: The Big Difference

SA Powerball draws twice weekly, on Wednesday and Saturday. Miss one and you wait three or four days for the next chance.

Gosloto 6/45 draws eleven times a day, from 10:00 to 22:59 South African time. You rarely wait more than a few hours for the next draw.

If you like frequent draws, Gosloto feels different. Bet in the morning, check results by afternoon. Bet again tomorrow, and again the day after.

Odds of Winning the Jackpot

SA Powerball jackpot odds are about 1 in 42 million. You need to match six main balls (1 in 13.8 million) then hit the powerball (1 in 20).

Gosloto 6/45 odds are about 1 in 8,145,060. That's roughly five times better.

More important: Gosloto 6/45 draws eleven times a day, which adds up to roughly 4,000 draws a year. SA Powerball runs 104. Bet on every draw and you have nearly 40 times more attempts; even a single bet a day gives you 365 chances against Powerball's 104.

Jackpot Sizes

SA Powerball jackpots can reach tens of millions of rands. Gosloto jackpots are smaller but still substantial. The exact amount depends on the prize pool and total wagering.

For most players, jackpot size matters less than frequency. A multi-million-rand prize changes your life either way. The difference is how often you get a shot at it.

Payout Structure

The SA Powerball has multiple prize tiers, and the split between players varies based on how many winners there are in each tier. Gosloto 6/45 also uses a shared prize pool approach across six tiers, from matching 2 numbers all the way to matching all 6.

With Gosloto, even matching two numbers returns a small prize. With the SA Powerball, smaller matches return smaller prizes too. The difference is subtle. Both games are structured around shared pools, so your winnings depend on how many other people won in your tier and the total wagered.

Which Should You Play?

Choose SA Powerball if you want the possibility of a massive jackpot and can wait days between draws.

Choose Gosloto if you prefer better odds (1 in 8 million vs 1 in 42 million) and more frequent draws.

South African players can access Gosloto through YesPlay, a licensed sportsbook. Visit YesPlay to place bets.

Many players do both. Weekly bets on SA Powerball for the big jackpot. Daily bets on Gosloto for more frequent action.

The Bottom Line

Gosloto offers better odds and more frequent draws. SA Powerball offers bigger jackpots and fewer draws. Both are legitimate. Pick based on what you value: frequent chances at a smaller odds, or rarer chances at a bigger prize.