Powerball: R20 million up for grabs

The National Lottery aims to create new millionaires through the Powerball and Powerball Plus draws tonight.

Tonight’s total estimated jackpot sits at R20 million. The draw plays just after 9 pm.

PowerBall and PowerBall Plus estimated jackpots:

• PowerBall: R9 million
• PowerBall Plus: R11 million

The previous PowerBall draw made one lucky player R37,838.90 richer. This player successfully matched five correct numbers and the Powerball.

ALSO READ: PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results: Tuesday, 27 May 2025

How to play Powerball?

To play Powerball, a player chooses five numbers between 1 and 50, followed by a Powerball number between 1 and 20.

The system also provides a quick pick selection method where it randomly chooses all the numbers on your behalf.

Powerball tickets are available on selected banking apps; terms and conditions apply.

Tickets are available for purchase until 8.30 pm on draw days (Tuesday and Friday). Tickets can also be bought on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 6 am to 11.30 pm.

The national lottery also gives you a chance to win money every day from the Daily Lotto. The draw takes place every evening just after 9.30 pm. Tickets for the Daily Lotto can be bought every day until 8.30 pm.

How to play Daily Lotto in SA? If you are buying a ticket in-store: 

• Pick up a betslip in any lottery store.
• Choose five numbers between 1 and 36 or ask for a Quick Pick.
• Entries cost R3 each. You can play a max of R150, but you are allowed to play multiple boards.
• Select how many consecutive draws you wish to enter, up to a maximum of 10. Leave blank for a single draw.
• Take your betslip to the teller to pay for your ticket.
• Write your details on the back of your ticket in case you need to claim a prize. If you do not sign your ticket, and you lose it, anyone can use it to claim the prize.

READ MORE: Daily Lotto results: Thursday, 29 May 2025

If you are playing online: 

• Set up a lottery account here and make a deposit to pay for tickets.
• Choose five numbers from 1 to 36 or select ‘Quick Pick’ to generate a random set. Repeat this on as many boards as you want to play.
• Decide whether to enter a single draw or multiple draws.
• Confirm and pay for your entry.

What happens after winning?

Winners receive an SMS from their respective banks with a reference number and further instructions on the documents they should bring when visiting Ithuba.

When a player wins less than R250 000, they get their money directly deposited into their bank account if they had used a banking app to play.

Winners who win more than R250 000 are referred to the lottery operator, Ithuba, for a payout.

Free financial and trauma counselling is given to all winners who win above R50 000, tax-free.

Players must be 18 years or older to participate.