ITHUBA, operators of the National Lottery in South Africa, have confirmed that the PowerBall jackpot for Tuesday, 21 October has surged to an estimated R160 million, following 21 consecutive rollovers.
This makes it the largest jackpot of the year and one of the top three highest jackpots in South African lottery history.
Meanwhile, Tuesday’s PowerBall Plus jackpot stands at R30 million.
Next multi-millionaire?
The nation is abuzz as players across the country rush to secure their tickets for a chance to become South Africa’s next multi-millionaire.
“It’s incredible to witness the excitement and anticipation that continues to build as the jackpot grows,” says Charmaine Mabuza, CEO of ITHUBA.
“A jackpot of this size captures the imagination of the entire country.
“It’s a special moment for South African players, and we encourage everyone to participate responsibly and continue dreaming big.”
How to play
There are several ways to join in the excitement:
– Buy tickets in-store at any National Lottery retailer nationwide
– Play online via the official National Lottery website
– Play via major banking apps or USSD by dialling 1207529# and following the prompts
Ticket sales close at 20:30 tonight. Don’t miss the chance to be part of South Africa’s next big lottery story.
Players must be 18 years or older to enter and all entrants are urged to play responsibly.
The PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws will be broadcast live at 20:58 on Tuesday, with the winning numbers published shortly thereafter on official ITHUBA platforms as well as The South African.
