PowerBall & PowerBall Plus: R155 Million Jackpot on Friday, 20 March 2024
- South African lottery players have a combined R155 million up for grabs this Friday, March 20th, as both the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus jackpots reach significant levels.
- The surge in prize money comes as ticket sales are expected to increase ahead of the draw.
- The PowerBall, operated by the National Lottery South Africa, has a history of substantial payouts.
South African lottery players have a combined R155 million up for grabs this Friday, , as both the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus jackpots reach significant levels. Operator ITHUBA confirmed a guaranteed R107 million for the main PowerBall draw, with an additional R48 million available in the PowerBall Plus.
The surge in prize money comes as ticket sales are expected to increase ahead of the draw. ITHUBA attributes the growing momentum to its efforts to maintain player engagement and excitement. The company emphasizes the potential for life-changing winnings, suggesting that a win could facilitate early retirement for a lucky ticket holder.
The PowerBall, operated by the National Lottery South Africa, has a history of substantial payouts. The current record stands at R232,131,750.69, awarded to a single winner on .
How to Play
Participating in the PowerBall draw requires selecting five numbers between 1 and 50, and a single PowerBall number between 1 and 20. Each board costs R5.00. PowerBall Plus offers a second chance to win using the same numbers selected for the main draw, for an additional cost of R2.50 per board. While the odds of winning are the same for both draws, PowerBall Plus provides an extra opportunity for a payout, though prizes are typically smaller than the main jackpot.
Accessibility and Support
Tickets can be purchased through a variety of channels, including participating retailers nationwide, the official National Lottery SA App, the National Lottery South Africa website, and through major banking platforms such as FNB, Absa, Nedbank, Standard Bank, Capitec Bank, TymeBank and African Bank. Players can also use the USSD code 1207529# to enter. Retail ticket sales close at 8:30 PM on draw days, and participation is limited to individuals 18 years or older.
ITHUBA provides support to winners claiming R50,000 or more, offering free trauma counselling from professional psychologists and free financial advice from accredited advisors. Importantly, all lottery winnings in South Africa are tax-free and paid directly into the winner’s bank account.
The National Lottery also contributes to broader social initiatives. Proceeds from ticket sales are allocated to the National Lotteries Distribution Trust Fund, which supports various community projects across the country. This highlights the wider impact of participation beyond individual winnings.
Players are encouraged to verify results through official National Lottery platforms to ensure accuracy. The weekly draw schedule includes Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, alongside PowerBall and PowerBall Plus on Tuesdays and Fridays, and Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 & Lotto Plus 2 on Wednesdays and Saturdays.