The South Africa Powerball jackpot starts at R10 million and increases each time it is not won until it reaches its record amount of R145 million. There are eight different ways to win in the South Africa Powerball game, starting with a prize for matching just the bonus ball. The records for the biggest jackpot, which is the biggest prize available to be won on the game and not to be confused with the biggest prize that has been won, are as follows:
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The South Africa Powerball jackpot starts at R10 million and increases each time it is not won until it reaches its record amount of R145 million. When you play Powerball online, your winnings are paid directly into your bank account in South Africa within 24 hours.
Eight different ways to win in South Africa
The most common way to win a prize in the South Africa Powerball game is by matching the bonus ball. You can only win this way if your ticket has six or seven main numbers correct and you have also matched the bonus number that’s drawn.
Matching five main numbers matching none of them with the bonus number will give you an instant prize of R1000 (about $100) for each line played.
If you match four main numbers and one bonus number, then you’ll win a prize worth R500 (about $50).
Three matching main numbers will net you R250 ($25), while two matching pairs on your ticket could earn up to R100 (around $10), depending on how many lines were played.
The records for the biggest jackpot,
The records for the biggest jackpot, which is the biggest prize available to be won on the game and not to be confused with the biggest prize that has been won, are as follows:
- R145 million – Wednesday 28th November 2017
- R72 million – Friday 17th December 2016
- R50 million – Tuesday 13 February 2016
- R30 million – Thursday 6 July 2013
- R15 million – Friday 4 March 2013
The draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday evening at 9 pm SAST.
If you’ve ever wondered when the next Powerball draw is happening, this guide will help you answer that question.
The Powerball lottery is a twice-weekly draw. The first draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday evening at 9 pm SAST (that’s 7 am Pacific Time for our US readers). The second draw takes place the following day on Wednesday and Saturday at 9 pm SAST (again, 7 am PT).
