PowerBall jackpot hits R100 million on Tuesday, 17 March

There were no winners of last Friday’s PowerBall jackpot, meaning that the prize pool has increased once again for the next draw on Tuesday, 17 March.

ITHUBA, operators of the national lottery in South Africa, have confirmed that an estimated R100 million will be on offer on Tuesday evening in the PowerBall draw.

Meanwhile, the PowerBall Plus jackpot stands at an estimated R45 million.

That’s a total of R145 million up for grabs.

PowerBall and PowerBall Plus jackpots: Tuesday, 17 March

• PowerBall – estimated at R199 million
• PowerBall Plus – estimated at R45 million

If you want a chance to win the jackpot, you have to play. As the saying goes, you’ve got to be in it to win it.

Just five numbers and one PowerBall could potentially stand between you and life-changing winnings – maybe even early retirement.

PowerBall, operated by the National Lottery South Africa, is known for producing some of the largest jackpots in the country.

The record PowerBall payout stands at R232 131 750.69, won by a single ticket holder on 19 February 2019.

PREVIOUS POWERBALL DRAW RESULTS AND PAYOUTS

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How to Play PowerBall

To enter the main draw, players must select:

• Five numbers from 1 to 50
• One PowerBall number from 1 to 20

Each board costs R5.00.

PowerBall Plus: A Second Chance to Win

PowerBall Plus gives players an additional opportunity to win using the same numbers selected for the main draw.

Key details:

• Costs: R2.50 extra per board
• Odds: The same as the main PowerBall draw
• Prizes: Usually smaller than the main jackpot

Introduced on 28 November 2015, PowerBall Plus provides players with another shot at a payout.

Where to Buy Tickets

Players can purchase tickets through several channels:

• Participating lottery retailers nationwide
• The official National Lottery SA App
• The National Lottery South Africa website
• Participating banks including FNB, Absa, Nedbank, Standard Bank, Capitec Bank, TymeBank and African Bank
• USSD by dialling 1207529#

Retail ticket sales close at 20:30 on draw days, and players must be 18 years or older to participate.

Player Support and Tax

Players who win R50 000 or more receive:

• Free trauma counselling from professional psychologists
• Free financial advice from accredited advisors

All lottery winnings in South Africa are tax-free and are paid directly into the winner’s bank account.

Weekly Lottery Draw Schedule

• Monday: Daily Lotto & Daily Lotto Plus
• Tuesday: Daily Lotto & Daily Lotto Plus, PowerBall & PowerBall Plus
• Wednesday: Daily Lotto & Daily Lotto Plus, Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 & Lotto Plus 2
• Thursday: Daily Lotto & Daily Lotto Plus
• Friday: Daily Lotto & Daily Lotto Plus, PowerBall & PowerBall Plus
• Saturday: Daily Lotto & Daily Lotto Plus, Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 & Lotto Plus 2
• Sunday: Daily Lotto & Daily Lotto Plus

Players are encouraged to verify results through official National Lottery platforms to ensure accuracy.