Anticipation is building across South Africa as the PowerBall jackpot has climbed to R130 million, with the next draw set to take place on Friday, 10 October.
In addition, the PowerBall Plus has also seen a significant boost, with a jackpot of R18 million, according to lottery operator ITHUBA.
Amid rising living costs and ongoing economic challenges, many South Africans are viewing the upcoming draw as more than just a game of chance – but as a potential life-changing opportunity.
No winner in recent weeks
With no winner in recent weeks, the PowerBall jackpot has rolled over to one of the highest totals seen this year.
If won, it would create South Africa’s next multi-millionaire and drastically alter the life of a lucky ticket holder.
The PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws will be broadcast live at 20:58 on Friday, with the winning numbers published shortly thereafter on official ITHUBA platforms as well as The South African.
Lottery players are reminded to purchase tickets before the cut-off time and to play responsibly.
Good luck!
DID YOU KNOW?
Buy your tickets now at your nearest participating retailer, on our website by visiting national lottery.co.za using your computer or mobile site, via the National Lottery Mobile App, or participating banks, namely FNB, ABSA, Nedbank, Standard Bank, Capitec, TymeBank and African Bank otherwise dial 1207529# for USSD.
Winners who win R50 000 and above receive free trauma counselling from professional psychologists and financial advice from accredited financial advisors absolutely free. At the same time, winnings are paid tax-free directly into the winner’s accounts.
POWERBALL
The PowerBall jackpot draw required players to pick five main numbers from 1 to 50 and one ‘PowerBall’ number from 1 to 20 for an entry fee of R5.00 per board.
Draws take place every Tuesday and Friday.
The record prize for any lottery game in South Africa came in the PowerBall when one winner scooped an incredible R232 131 750.69 in the draw held on 19 February 2019.
POWERBALL PLUS
PowerBall Plus is exactly the same as PowerBall but gives players a second chance to win.
When buying a PowerBall ticket, players can pay an extra R2.50 per board to enter the PowerBall Plus draw.
Odds are the same, while prizes are usually slightly lower.
WHEN DO LOTTERY TICKET SALES CLOSE?
If you are buying tickets from a lottery outlet, they close at 20:30 on the day of a draw.
ELIGIBILITY
Players must be 18 years old.
SUMMARY OF LOTTERY GAMES
Monday: Daily Lotto
Tuesday: Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus
Wednesday: Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2
Thursday: Daily Lotto
Friday: Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus
Saturday: Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2
Sunday: Daily Lotto
For more details and to verify the winning PowerBall and PowerBall Plus numbers, visit the National Lottery website.
You must always confirm the official winning numbers on the National Lottery website. We do our best to post the results as accurately as possible, but the National Lottery is the only source you can use to 100% verify the results.
