PowerBall is one of the most popular lotteries in South Africa, with an unlimited jackpot that has previously topped R100 million. Every Tuesday and Friday, draws are made, and they are closely followed by a PowerBall Plus draw, which allows players another chance to win millions.
What is the cost of PowerBall in South Africa?
R5.00 \s1.2 Each PowerBall board game will cost R5.00, inclusive of VAT.
How to Play PowerBall Plus
To play PowerBall Plus, simply mark the choice on your betslip or, if playing online, select the option when filling out your entry. PowerBall Plus adds R2.50 per board, bringing the total cost per board to R7.50.
The numbers you choose for the main PowerBall draw will also be utilized for PowerBall Plus. It will be applied to all draws that you choose to participate in. For example, if you select to enter all drawings over a two-week period in advance and add PowerBall Plus to your ticket, you will be charged for each Plus draw throughout that time period. If you wager on numerous boards on the same betslip, PowerBall Plus will be applied to all of them.
Here are some important things to consider when playing PowerBall Plus:
The Plus draw cannot be entered on its own. You must also participate in the main PowerBall draw.
You use the same numbers in both draws and do not select a new PowerBall Plus set.
On the same night, you can win prizes in both draws.
PowerBall Plus does not count any numbers you match in the normal PowerBall draw. The two draws are played separately from one another.
How Does PowerBall Plus Work?
PowerBall Plus operates in the same manner as the primary draw. In the winning line, five major numbers between 1 and 50 and a PowerBall between 1 and 20 are chosen, and you win if your numbers match. Matching all of the numbers drawn wins you the PowerBall Plus jackpot, and there are eight additional prizes available, including R5 just for matching the PowerBall.
Visit the prize distributions page to discover the prizes available in each division as well as the odds of winning.
