PowerBall jackpot: Lucky Friday the 13th for some player?
The growing prize pool means Friday the 13th could turn into a lucky day for one ticket holder if the jackpot is finally claimed.
There were no winners of Tuesday’s PowerBall jackpot, meaning the prize pool has rolled over once again ahead of the next draw on Friday, 13 March.
Operators of the ITHUBA, which runs the South African National Lottery, have confirmed that the PowerBall jackpot now stands at a guaranteed R93 million.
Meanwhile, the PowerBall Plus jackpot has climbed to R42 million, bringing the total potential prize money to R135 million.
PowerBall jackpots for Friday, 13 March
- PowerBall: R93 million (guaranteed)
- PowerBall Plus: R42 million (guaranteed)
The growing prize pool means Friday the 13th could turn into a lucky day for one ticket holder if the jackpot is finally claimed.
How to play PowerBall
To enter the main PowerBall draw, players must select:
- Five numbers from 1 to 50
- One PowerBall number from 1 to 20
Each entry board costs R5.00.
PowerBall has produced some of the biggest lottery jackpots in South Africa’s history. The largest payout, R232 131 750.69, was won by a single ticket holder on 19 February 2019.
PowerBall Plus offers a second chance
Players can also opt into PowerBall Plus, which uses the same selected numbers as the main draw.
- Costs R2.50 extra per board
- Offers another opportunity to win
- Prize amounts are generally smaller than the main jackpot
The game was introduced in November 2015 as an additional chance for lottery players to win.
Where to buy tickets
Tickets can be purchased through:
- Lottery retailers nationwide
- The official National Lottery South Africa App
- The National Lottery website
- Participating banks, including First National Bank (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.
Support for big winners
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.
With R135 million potentially up for grabs across both jackpots, many hopeful players will be watching closely to see if Friday the 13th produces a new millionaire.