PowerBall jackpot: Everything you need to know before tonight’s draw
Tonight’s PowerBall jackpot has climbed to an estimated R73 million, with PowerBall Xtra offering an additional estimated R9 million, for a combined R82…
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Tonight’s PowerBall jackpot has climbed to an estimated R73 million, with PowerBall Xtra offering an additional estimated R9 million, for a combined R82 million on the line.
The draws take place at 21:00, broadcast live using Sizekhaya’s physical draw machines, with ticket sales closing at 20:40.
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How to play tonight’s PowerBall
PowerBall costs R10 per board. Players match five numbers from a pool of 50, plus a PowerBall number from 1 to 16, either self-selected or via Quick Pick.
Adding PowerBall Xtra costs an extra R5 per board, giving a second shot at winning from the same numbers.
Why tonight’s PowerBall jackpot has grown to R73 million
The last big PowerBall win happened more than five weeks ago, on Tuesday, 3 July, when winners shared R72 million.
Since then, the jackpot has rolled over 10 times in a row, building to tonight’s total.
PowerBall Xtra last cascaded on 31 July, though it was a relatively small payout, and there have been two rollovers since then.
Sizekhaya’s rules mean the final Xtra draw of every month must pay out no matter what, so tonight is game three of three for August’s Xtra cycle.
Where to buy your PowerBall tickets
Tickets are available at authorised National Lottery retailers, on the National Lottery website and app. You can also use USSD by dialling 1207529#.
If you’re playing PowerBall tonight through a banking app, Capitec, FNB, Absa, Nedbank, Standard Bank, TymeBank and African Bank all let you select numbers or Quick Pick directly from your phone before the cutoff.
Note that some banking apps require a minimum purchase of two boards, effectively doubling your entry cost.
Winners of R50 000 or more receive free trauma counselling and financial advice, and all National Lottery winnings are paid tax-free directly into the winner’s account.
Whichever way you play, tonight’s PowerBall jackpot is one of the bigger prizes on offer this month. I’ll be keeping an eye on the numbers the moment they drop tonight.
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