Powerball in South Africa
Generally, this is what you need to know about Powerball in South Africa in South Africa .South Africa Powerball started in 2009. In 2018, the game became a 5/50+1/20 game. However, Powerball Plus began December 1, 2015 and has the same number format as Powerball. In order play RSA Powerball, you have to choose five numbers from 1 to 50, and then select one Powerball number from 1 to 20 to mark on a lotto ticket. Drawings are held twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays. In South Africa, the odds of winning the RSA Powerball Jackpot are now 1 in 42,375,200 (up from 1 in 24 million). All it takes is a buck and a whole lot of luck and some Smart Luck® strategies.
How can I increase my chances of winning the Powerball in South Africa?
In South Africa , here the ways you can double your chances of winning Powerball in South Africa
- Buy more tickets (ONLY if you have the means to do so)
- Choose your number or select Quick Pick, it doesn’t matter.
- Select numbers higher than 31.
- Set up lottery pools with your friends to increase your chances.
- Set up a lottery budget and stick to it.
When is Powerball drawing in South Africa?
In South Africa, Powerball draw every Tuesday and Friday at 20:58 on Newzroom Afrika, channel 405 and Mzansi Magic channel 161.
How do they pick Powerball numbers in South Africa?
How to Play Powerball in South Africa
- Open an online lottery account and deposit funds into it.
- On the first board, choose five numbers between 1 and 50, then one PowerBall number from 1 to 20.
- Repeat for as many boards as you would like to play.
- Select how many draws you want to enter.
- Confirm and pay for your entry.
What happens if you get all 5 numbers but not the Powerball?
The million-dollar prize that’s awarded for matching five white balls without the PowerBall is always doubled to $2 million with the PowerPlay option. The other multipliers don’t come into play. The PowerPlay doesn’t affect the size of the jackpot, which is fixed whether you purchase the PowerPlay option or not.
How do you know if you’ve won the Powerball in South Africa?
This is how it works, if you choose the Powerball numbers 1 3 9 13 17 and 6, and the winning numbers are 17 9 1 3 13 (6), you will still win the jackpot. However, you must match the Powerball to win the jackpot. To win a Powerball prize, you only have to correctly pick a single number: the red Powerball.
What is the difference between Lotto and PowerBall?
The major difference is, with the Lotto you have to choose 6 numbers between 1 and 52, while with the Powerball you have to select 5 numbers from 1 to 50 and 1 Powerball number between 1 and 20. With both games you have the option to use the Quick Pick selection where the system selects random numbers for you.
How long does it take to get your Powerball winnings in South Africa?
In South Africa, it could take 3 to 5 working days for the money to be credited to your bank account.
