South Africans across the country are dreaming big as the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus jackpots climb to a combined R122 million ahead of the highly anticipated draw on Tuesday, 29 July.
National lottery operator ITHUBA confirmed that the PowerBall jackpot is a guaranteed R100 million, while the PowerBall Plus prize is expected to reach R22 million.
“To win, you need to play,” ITHUBA reminded hopefuls, encouraging participation through authorised retailers, online platforms, and mobile channels.
The announcement has sparked a wave of enthusiasm among seasoned players and first-time ticket buyers alike, with many eyeing the life-changing potential of becoming an overnight multimillionaire.
This massive prize pool comes as many households continue to feel the pinch of rising costs, making the prospect of a win even more appealing.
For some, it represents a chance to escape financial pressure; for others, it’s simply a moment of hope and excitement in uncertain times.
The draw, one of the largest of the year, promises to be closely watched across the country.
ITHUBA advises all players to purchase tickets before the cutoff time on Tuesday and to play responsibly.
Whether it’s buying a quick pick or carefully choosing lucky numbers, millions will be watching to see if a new millionaire is crowned.
The draw will be broadcast live on Tuesday evening, and results will be available shortly after on official platforms, as well as The South African website.
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 1207529# for USSD.
DID YOU KNOW?
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, 29 July from 20:58.
POWERBALL
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
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.
WHEN DO LOTTERY TICKET SALES CLOSE?
If you are buying tickets from a lottery outlet, they close at 20:30 on the day of a draw.
ELIGIBILITY
Players must be 18 years old.
SUMMARY OF LOTTERY GAMES
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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