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New Years Lottery - the New Year’s Eve Event
The New Year’s Eve event the New Years Lottery is an exclusive Lottoland event featuring an incredible R1 billion top prize.
The draw takes places on 31st December and gives you the chance to welcome in the new year as a multimillionaire.
Why should I bet on New Years Lottery at Lottoland?
This one-off event gives you the chance to add some extra excitement to your New Year’s Eve celebrations and see if you can hit that huge payout! With top prize odds that are TWICE as good as the EuroMillions, as well as lucrative prize money for hitting the second and third tiers, no wonder it’s such a popular way to see in the new year.
How does betting on the New Years Lottery work?
When you bet on the New Years Lottery, you are betting on the outcome of the Mega Da Virada draw, which takes place in São Paulo Brazil on 31st December. The New Years Lottery has its own prize tier and payout structure, including a guaranteed of approx. R1 Billion payout.
How do I choose a line and place a bet?
Pick six numbers ranging from 1 – 60 or select a “QuickPick” to choose a line at random, then click “Submit” to proceed to the bet slip.
How do I win the Top Prize?
If your six numbers match the six numbers drawn in the Mega Da Virada draw on 31st December, you will win the top prize.
How much does it cost?
A single line costs R100.
How much can I win?
The top prize for matching 6 numbers for New Years Lottery is approx. R1 Billion.
There are additional prizes for matching 4 and 5 numbers.
The table below explains the different prize tiers, odds of winning each prize tier and the estimated individual returns for each prize tier for New Years Lottery 2020.
| Prize tier | Odds of winning | Average individual prize from New Years Lottery 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Match 6 numbers | 1 in 50,063,860 | approx. R1 billion |
| Match 5 numbers | 1 in 154,518 | approx. R24,704.55 |
| Match 4 numbers | 1 in 2,332 | approx. R892.93 |
*This information is provided as a guide only.
Where and when does the event take place?
The event takes place in São Paulo Brazil on December 31st at around 8pm (which is 1am the next day in South Africa).
What happens if more than one Lottoland player wins the Tier 1 category?
The Tier 1 prize will be shared equally between all Lottoland players with a winning bet. Please refer to our General Terms & Conditions for more information.
What do I do if I win?
If your account has been verified, simply proceed to your account and withdraw your winnings.
However, if your account has not been verified, you will first need to provide proof of your ID and proof of address. Once this has been confirmed you will be able to withdraw your winnings.
Is the payout guaranteed? How do I know?
We are registered with and regulated by the Western Cape Racing and Gambling Board, under bookmaker license number 10185706-001 In order for us to retain these licences we have to prove that we are able to make the required payouts to our players should they win and that we have the correct procedures in place to guarantee this.
