PowerBall Results
PowerBall is the South African draw with the biggest jackpots. You pick 5 numbers from 1 to 50, plus 1 PowerBall from 1 to 20. A board costs R5, and draws take place every Tuesday and Friday at about 21:00. This page shows the latest PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results and winning numbers, updated after every draw, plus how to play, the prize odds, and where to play or bet on PowerBall online.
See latest resultsPowerBall is run by the National Lottery operator Ithuba. It draws twice a week and the jackpot rolls over when nobody wins, so the top prize can climb into the hundreds of millions of rand. This guide covers the rules, the prizes, and the safe ways to play. For other draws, see our Daily Lotto results, our Sportstake guide, our lottery operator reviews and how lotteries work in SA.
Latest PowerBall results
The latest PowerBall winning numbers, with the newest draw at the top, updated after each draw on Tuesday and Friday at about 21:00. PowerBall draws 5 main numbers from 1 to 50, plus 1 PowerBall from 1 to 20 (shown in gold). Always check your numbers against the official National Lottery result before you claim.
SA Powerball
Results sourced from the official Ithuba feed via za.national-lottery.com. Refreshes every 30 minutes.
PowerBall Plus results and results history
The list above shows both the main PowerBall result and the PowerBall Plus result for each draw, with the newest at the top. Every new draw is added to the history, so you can scroll back to check an earlier Tuesday or Friday you missed, or see how a number has run over recent draws. Always confirm a winning line against the official National Lottery result before you claim.
How to play PowerBall
- Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 50, plus 1 PowerBall from 1 to 20. You can choose your own or take a Quick Pick for random numbers.
- Pay R5 for each board. Play more boards for more chances, but never spend more than you can afford to lose.
- Add PowerBall Plus for an extra R2.50 a board if you want a second draw on the same numbers.
- Choose how many draws to enter. You can play one night or several draws in a row.
- Buy before the cut-off, which is shortly before the 21:00 draw on Tuesday and Friday.
- Keep your ticket or your online slip safe. You need it to claim a prize.
Good to know. PowerBall Plus is a separate draw with its own numbers and its own jackpot. You play the same 5 plus 1 numbers, but you must opt in and pay the extra R2.50 per board.
PowerBall prizes and odds
There are nine prize divisions. You win a share of the prize pool by matching different combinations of the 5 main numbers and the PowerBall. The odds below are the official odds for SA PowerBall.
| Division | You match | Odds per board |
|---|---|---|
| Division 1 (jackpot) | 5 + PowerBall | 1 in 42,375,200 |
| Division 2 | 5 numbers | 1 in 2,230,274 |
| Division 3 | 4 + PowerBall | 1 in 188,334 |
| Division 4 | 4 numbers | 1 in 9,912 |
| Division 5 | 3 + PowerBall | 1 in 4,280 |
| Division 6 | 3 numbers | 1 in 225 |
| Division 7 | 2 + PowerBall | 1 in 299 |
| Division 8 | 1 + PowerBall | 1 in 57 |
| Division 9 | PowerBall only | 1 in 35 |
The jackpot rolls over to the next draw when nobody matches 5 plus the PowerBall. That is why PowerBall jackpots can grow much larger than Daily Lotto, which is won almost every night.
Where to play or bet on PowerBall online
There are two different ways to back PowerBall numbers in South Africa, and they are not the same thing.
Play the real draw
Buy a real PowerBall ticket from the National Lottery. You can play in store, on the official National Lottery website or app, or through some banking apps. You must be a registered South African player aged 18 or older. Your winnings come from the National Lottery prize pool.
Bet on the result with a Lucky Numbers bookmaker
Lucky Numbers betting lets you bet on the outcome of the PowerBall draw with a licensed SA bookmaker instead of buying a real ticket. The bookmaker pays you on its own odds. This is how sites like Hollywoodbets Lucky Numbers work. Read how Lucky Numbers betting works before you start, as the prizes and rules differ from the real draw.
PowerBall FAQ
What are the latest PowerBall results?
The latest PowerBall winning numbers are shown in the results section above, with the newest draw at the top. They are updated after each draw on Tuesday and Friday at about 21:00. PowerBall draws 5 numbers from 1 to 50, plus 1 PowerBall from 1 to 20.
What days and time is the PowerBall draw?
The PowerBall draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday at about 21:00 South African time. Results are published shortly after the draw. Check the results section above for the latest numbers.
What is PowerBall Plus?
PowerBall Plus is a second draw on the same 5 plus 1 numbers. You opt in for an extra R2.50 per board. It has its own draw and its own jackpot, so it gives you a second chance to win on the same numbers.
How much does a PowerBall board cost?
A single PowerBall board costs R5. Adding PowerBall Plus costs an extra R2.50 per board. You can play more than one board on a ticket, and you can enter more than one draw at a time.
What are the odds of winning PowerBall?
The odds of matching all 5 numbers plus the PowerBall for the jackpot are 1 in 42,375,200. The odds of winning the smallest prize, for matching the PowerBall only, are about 1 in 35 per board.
Can I bet on PowerBall instead of buying a ticket?
Yes. Licensed SA Lucky Numbers bookmakers let you bet on the PowerBall result. You are paid on the bookmaker’s odds, not the National Lottery pool. See how Lucky Numbers betting works.
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