South Africa Pick 3 FAQs
Pick 3 is a fun daily game from the South African National Lottery. Find out the answers to any queries you may have about the game on this page.
Question: When are South Africa Pick 3 draws held?
Answer: South Africa Pick 3 draws take place daily at 8pm local time.
Back to TopQuestion: When is the cut-off time for South Africa Pick 3 ticket sales?
Answer: You must buy your South Africa Pick 3 tickets by 7.30pm local time if you are purchasing them from an authorised retailer within South Africa.
Back to TopQuestion: How do I win a South Africa Pick 3 prize?
Answer: Players must select numbers between 0 and 9 and match them to the numbers drawn in order to win. There are six different ways to play and how to win depends on which type of bet is selected. Visit the South Africa Pick 3 page to find out more.
Back to TopQuestion: When do South Africa Pick 3 prizes expire?
Answer: Prizes must be claimed within 365 days of the winning draw.
Back to TopQuestion: Is there a minimum age to play South Africa Pick 3?
Answer: You must be at least 18 years old to play South Africa Pick 3.
Back to TopQuestion: Will I pay tax on my South Africa Pick 3 winnings?
Answer: It is advised that you contact a tax professional about any possible liabilities which may arise from winning a large South Africa Pick 3 prize.
Back to TopQuestion: What odds are there on winning a South Africa Pick 3 prize?
Answer: The odds of winning a South Africa Pick 3 prize are based on which type of bet you select, and vary between 1 in 100 and 1 in 1,000. Take a look at the South Africa Pick 3 Prizes page to learn more about the odds of winning for each type of bet.
Back to TopQuestion: What is the top prize in South Africa Pick 3?
Answer: The top prize in South Africa Pick 3 is R10,000, for players who select a Straight as their bet type and opt for the maximum bet amount of R20. Prizes start from R150, for players who bet just R3 and go for either a Front Pair, Back Pair or Split Pair.
Back to TopQuestion: How much does it cost to play South Africa Pick 3?
Answer: South Africa Pick 3 players have four bet amounts to choose from - R3, R5, R10 or R20.
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