PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Results for 28 April 2026 – Latest Winning Numbers

Powerball and PowerBall Plus Draw Results for April 28, 2026: No Jackpot Winners as Prize Funds Roll Over

The Powerball and PowerBall Plus draws held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, concluded without any jackpot winners, marking another rollover for both games. The official results, verified by the National Lottery of South Africa, showed that while thousands of players matched partial numbers to win smaller prizes, the top-tier prizes of R54 million for Powerball and R75 million for PowerBall Plus remain unclaimed.

Official Draw Results

The winning numbers for the Powerball draw were 5, 17, 38, 44, 47, with the Powerball number 2. For PowerBall Plus, the winning combination was 6, 10, 13, 24, 26, with the Powerball number also 2. These results were confirmed by multiple sources, including The Citizen and ZA.LottoNumbers, and align with the official records published by the National Lottery.

The absence of jackpot winners means the prize funds for both games will roll over to the next draw, increasing the potential payouts for future participants. This follows a pattern observed in recent weeks, where no top-tier winners have been recorded in either game.

Prize Breakdown and Winners

While no players matched all five main numbers plus the Powerball to claim the jackpot, a total of 203,989 winners secured prizes across lower tiers in the Powerball draw. The breakdown of winners and payouts, as reported by ZA.LottoNumbers, is as follows:

• Match 5 (no Powerball): 1 winner, R405,859.90
• Match 4 + Powerball: 15 winners, R16,943.40 each
• Match 4 (no Powerball): 414 winners, R1,040.70 each
• Match 3 + Powerball: 836 winners, R582.80 each
• Match 3 (no Powerball): 16,677 winners, R24.30 each
• Match 2 + Powerball: 12,164 winners, R25.10 each
• Match 1 + Powerball: 65,031 winners, R15.00 each
• Match 0 + Powerball: 108,851 winners, R10.00 each

The total prize fund distributed for the Powerball draw amounted to R4,352,624.00.

For PowerBall Plus, 188,333 winners shared a total prize fund of R1,976,245.30. The breakdown for this draw was as follows:

• Match 5 (no Powerball): 2 winners, R92,097.20 each
• Match 4 + Powerball: 28 winners, R4,119.40 each
• Match 4 (no Powerball): 446 winners, R438.50 each
• Match 3 + Powerball: 903 winners, R244.80 each
• Match 3 (no Powerball): 17,808 winners, R10.40 each
• Match 2 + Powerball: 12,332 winners, R11.30 each
• Match 1 + Powerball: 60,583 winners, R7.50 each
• Match 0 + Powerball: 96,231 winners, R5.00 each

The number of winners in the April 28 Powerball draw represents a 17.7% decrease compared to the previous draw on April 24, 2026, which had 247,730 winners. This decline in winners may reflect variations in ticket sales or the distribution of numbers played.

How the Games Work

Powerball and PowerBall Plus are two of South Africa’s most popular lottery games, offering players the chance to win life-changing sums with a relatively small investment. Powerball entries cost R5 per board, while PowerBall Plus, which offers a separate draw with higher prize tiers, costs an additional R2.50 per board.

Draws for both games take place twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Fridays, with ticket sales closing at 8:30 PM on draw days. The draws are conducted at 9:00 PM, and results are typically published within minutes on official platforms, including the National Lottery’s website and authorized media outlets.

Players must match all five main numbers plus the Powerball to win the jackpot. Smaller prizes are awarded for matching fewer numbers, with the lowest-tier prize (matching only the Powerball) offering a modest but guaranteed return.

Recent Trends and Market Impact

The lack of jackpot winners in recent draws has led to a steady increase in the advertised prize funds, a common strategy in lottery games to maintain player interest. The Powerball jackpot for the April 28 draw was guaranteed at R54 million, while the PowerBall Plus jackpot was estimated at R75 million. With no top-tier winners, these amounts will now roll over to the next draw, potentially reaching even higher values.

Lottery games contribute significantly to South Africa’s gaming industry, which is regulated by the National Lotteries Commission. Revenue generated from ticket sales funds various social initiatives, including sports development, arts and culture projects, and charitable organizations. The rollover of jackpots, while beneficial for future prize pools, may temporarily reduce the immediate revenue available for these programs, as unclaimed jackpots are typically reinvested into subsequent draws.

For players, the rollover presents an opportunity to participate in a draw with an even larger potential payout. However, it also underscores the low probability of winning the jackpot, which remains one of the most challenging prizes to secure in any lottery game. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot, for example, are approximately 1 in 42 million per ticket.

Verification and Next Steps

Players are advised to verify their tickets against the official results published by the National Lottery. While media outlets such as The Citizen and ZA.LottoNumbers provide timely updates, discrepancies can occur, and the National Lottery’s platform remains the definitive source for draw results.

The next Powerball and PowerBall Plus draws are scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2026. With the jackpots now rolled over, the prize funds are expected to increase, potentially attracting a surge in ticket sales. Players are encouraged to purchase tickets before the 8:30 PM cutoff on the day of the draw.

For those interested in reviewing past results or checking their tickets, the National Lottery’s website offers a comprehensive archive of draw histories, including numbers, prize breakdowns, and winner statistics. This transparency helps maintain trust in the system and ensures that players can confidently participate in future draws.