PowerBall: R59 million up for grabs tonight

PowerBall is set to create new millionaires through the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws, which have a combined estimated jackpot of R51 million. The PowerBall draw will play just after 9pm tonight.

PowerBall and PowerBall Plus estimated jackpots:

• PowerBall: R33 million
• PowerBall Plus: R26 million

The previous PowerBall draw had the highest amount won, sitting at R349 349.30. which was won by one person. This lucky winner managed to get this amount by successfully matching five correct numbers.

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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 prior to the draw.

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

PowerBall tickets are also 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 betslip in any lottery store.
• Choose five numbers between 1 and 36 or ask for a Quick Pick before the draw.
• Entries cost R3 each. You can play to a maximum 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 you lose it, anyone can use it to claim the prize.

READ MORE: Daily Lotto results: Thursday, 01 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 before the draw. 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 used a banking app to play.

For the winners who win more than R250 000, they get 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.