South African lottery players have a combined , jackpot of R49 million up for grabs in the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws. This comes after a recent R179 million PowerBall payout following 24 consecutive rollovers, demonstrating the potential for substantial winnings, though smaller than the all-time high of R232 million won in February 2019 – equivalent to R314 million when adjusted for inflation.
The PowerBall jackpot is estimated at R31 million, while PowerBall Plus offers a R18 million prize. Players also have the opportunity to participate in Wednesday’s Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2 draws, with a combined jackpot of R46 million.
Recent Draw Results
The , PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws yielded no winners. The winning numbers were:
- PowerBall Numbers: 06, 13, 21, 28, 31
- PowerBall: 05
- PowerBall Plus Numbers: 02, 06, 35, 36, 46
- PowerBall: 02
PowerBall vs. Lotto: Odds of Winning
While the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws are attracting significant attention, statistically, the odds of winning Wednesday’s Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2 draw are slightly more favorable. PowerBall is drawn twice weekly, every Tuesday and Friday, while Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2 are drawn on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The Daily Lotto, playable every day except Christmas Day, offers a daily opportunity, though with typically smaller jackpots.
The odds of winning the PowerBall jackpot are approximately 1 in 42,375,200. Entry costs R5 per board, with an additional R2.50 to participate in PowerBall Plus. Historically, the average PowerBall jackpot payout has been around R22 million.
For Lotto and Lotto Plus, the cost is R5 per board, with an additional R2.50 for Plus 1 and 2. Players select six numbers from 1 to 58. The odds of winning the Lotto jackpot are 1 in 40,475,358, with an average jackpot payout of approximately R5.95 million. This week’s R46 million Lotto jackpot is therefore significantly above average.
Claiming Your Winnings
Should players be fortunate enough to win, specific requirements must be met to claim their prize. Winners must possess a valid winning ticket, be 18 years of age or older, provide valid identification, and have a South African bank account that is no more than three months old. Winnings must be claimed within 365 days of the draw date.
The amount of the winnings dictates where the prize can be claimed. Retail stores pay out winnings up to R2,000. Winnings between R10,000 and R50,000 must be claimed at an Approved Prize Payment Centre (APPC). Participating banks will pay winnings up to R249,999 via EFT (African Bank has a limit of R49,999). Any amount exceeding R250,000 requires an in-person visit to an ITHUBA office.
Lottery Draws in South Africa
Tickets for the , PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws are available until , thirty minutes before the official draw at . Players can opt for a “Quick Pick” – an automatically generated selection of numbers – as did the recent R179 million PowerBall jackpot winner.
Tickets are available through the National Lottery website, by dialing 1207529# via USSD, through the National Lottery Mobile App, and at participating retailers nationwide. Six numbers separate players from a potential R49 million PowerBall and PowerBall Plus jackpot.
