PowerBall draw jackpot at R84 million on Tuesday, 22 July
The PowerBall jackpot is estimated at a staggering R84 million, while the PowerBall Plus prize sits at approximately R14 million.
ITHUBA reminded all would-be winners: 'To win, you need to play.'
Tickets are available at authorised retailers across the country as well as through online and mobile platforms.
The record-breaking jackpot offers more than just the excitement of the game – it holds the life-changing potential of transforming everyday South Africans into multimillionaires overnight.
Good luck!
Buy your tickets now at your nearest participating retailer, on our website by visiting national lottery.co.za using your computer or mobile site, via the National Lottery Mobile App, or participating banks, namely FNB, ABSA, Nedbank, Standard Bank, Capitec, TymeBank and African Bank otherwise dial 120 7529# for USSD.
Winners who win R50 000 and above receive free trauma counselling from professional psychologists and financial advice from accredited financial advisors absolutely free. At the same time, winnings are paid tax-free directly into the winner's accounts.
The next PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws will take place on Tuesday, 22 July from 20:58.
The PowerBall jackpot draw required players to pick five main numbers from 1 to 50 and one 'PowerBall' number from 1 to 20 for an entry fee of R5.00 per board.
Draws take place every Tuesday and Friday.
The record prize for any lottery game in South Africa came in the PowerBall when one winner scooped an incredible R232 131 750.69 in the draw held on 19 February 2019.
PowerBall Plus is exactly the same as PowerBall but gives players a second chance to win.
When buying a PowerBall ticket, players can pay an extra R2.50 per board to enter the PowerBall Plus draw.
Odds are the same, while prizes are usually slightly lower.
It was introduced on 28 November 2015 by the National Lottery of South Africa.
If you are buying tickets from a lottery outlet, they close at 20:30 on the day of a draw.
Players must be 18 years old.
Monday: Daily Lotto
Tuesday: Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus
Wednesday: Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2
Thursday: Daily Lotto
Friday: Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus
Saturday: Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2
Sunday: Daily Lotto
For more details and to verify the winning PowerBall and PowerBall Plus numbers, visit the National Lottery website.
You must always confirm the official winning numbers on the National Lottery website. We do our best to post the results as accurately as possible, but the National Lottery is the only source you can use to 100% verify the results.
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