PowerBall: R55 million could be won tonight

The National Lottery aims to create new millionaires through the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draw on Tuesday night. The combined estimated jackpot sits at an amazing R55 million. The PowerBall draw will play just after 9pm.

PowerBall and PowerBall Plus estimated jackpots:

• PowerBall: R51 million
• PowerBall Plus: R4 million

The last PowerBall draw did not produce any new millionaires. The highest amount won from that draw was R212,216.00, and two players won by successfully matching five correct numbers each in the PowerBall draw.

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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, taking part in the big PowerBall draw.

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

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 9.30pm. Tickets for the Daily Lotto can be bought every day until 8.30pm.

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

• Pick up a bet slip 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 bet slip 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 lose it, anyone can use it to claim the prize.

READ MORE: Daily Lotto results: Monday, 12 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, including the eagerly anticipated PowerBall draw.
• 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.

Players 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.