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The South African
a day ago
- General
- The South African
The PowerBall results for Friday, 30 May 2025
It's time for today's PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws. Will you be South Africa's next PowerBall multimillionaire? PowerBall and PowerBall Plus jackpot estimates: PowerBall – estimated at R9 million PowerBall Plus – estimated at R11 million If you want to win your share of the jackpot, you have to play! You know what they say, you've got to be in it, to win it. NOTE: The numbers drawn will appear below as soon as they are available at or just after 21:00. View the latest version of this page to verify whether the numbers have been updated. Draw Date: 30 May 2025 PowerBall Numbers: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 The PowerBall: 0 PowerBall Plus Numbers: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 The PowerBall: 0 Did you miss a draw and wonder if you're actually a millionaire? Click here to view past PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results and payouts The PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws occur every Tuesday and Friday on (channel 194) at 21:00 (SA time). The PowerBall jackpot draw requires players to pick five main numbers from 1 to 50 and one 'PowerBall' number from 1 to 20 for an entry fee of R5.00 per board. The record prize for any lottery game in South Africa came in the PowerBall when one winner scooped an incredible R232 131 750.69 in the draw held on 19 February 2019. PowerBall Plus is the same as PowerBall but gives players a second chance to win. When buying a PowerBall ticket, players can pay an extra R2.50 per board to enter the PowerBall Plus draw. Odds are the same, while prizes are usually slightly lower. It was introduced on 28 November 2015 by the National Lottery of South Africa. Buy your tickets now at your nearest participating retailer, on our website by visiting national using your computer or mobile site, via the National Lottery Mobile App, or participating banks, namely FNB, ABSA, Nedbank, Standard Bank, Capitec, TymeBank and African Bank otherwise dial 120 7529# for USSD. Winners who win R50 000 and above receive free trauma counselling from professional psychologists and financial advice from accredited financial advisors absolutely free. At the same time, winnings are paid tax-free directly into the winner's accounts. If you are buying tickets from a lottery outlet, they close at 20:30 on the day of a draw. Players must be 18 years old. Monday: Daily Lotto Daily Lotto Tuesday: Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Wednesday: Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 Thursday: Daily Lotto Daily Lotto Friday: Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Saturday: Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 Sunday: Daily Lotto For more details and to verify the winning numbers, visit the National Lottery website. You must always confirm the official winning numbers on the National Lottery website. We do our best to post the results as accurately as possible, but the National Lottery is the only source you can use to 100% verify the results. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
a day ago
- General
- The Citizen
PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results: Friday, 30 May 2025
R20 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 30 May 2025. Get the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results as soon as they are drawn on The Citizen, so you can rest easy and check your tickets with confidence. Estimated jackpots for Friday, 30 May 2025: PowerBall jackpot: R9 million guaranteed. PowerBall Plus jackpot: R11 million estimated. PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for Friday, 30 May 2025: PowerBall: 00, 00, 00, 00, 00. Powerball: 00. PowerBall Plus: 00, 00, 00, 00, 00. Powerball: 00. The winning PowerBall numbers will appear after the draw. Usually within 10 minutes of the draw. You might need to refresh the page to see the updated results. While great care has been taken to ensure accuracy, The Citizen cannot take responsibility for any error in the PowerBall or PowerBall Plus results. We suggest verifying the numbers on the National Lottery website. How much does it cost to play PowerBall? Lottery outlets close at 8.30pm on the day of a draw, which happens at 9pm. The terms and conditions may differ from other service outlets. Visit for more information. You can find the historical winning numbers for PowerBall and Lotto draws here. How much does it cost to play PowerBall? PowerBall entries cost R5 per board including VAT. PowerBall Plus costs an additional R2.50 per board. You can also play PowerBall on selected banking apps (T's & C's apply). Visit and go to the How to Play section to find out more.
The Citizen
a day ago
- General
- The Citizen
It's math! Here's why you're struggling to win the Lotto
Tonight's total estimated jackpot sits at R20 million - R9 million for PowerBall and R11 million for PowerBall Plus. According to the National Lottery, there are 20 358 520 different combinations that Lotto and PowerBall players can play when choosing six out of 52 numbers. The order in which the numbers are matched does not matter in relation to how they are selected. There is also a 1 in 42 375 200 chance of matching all six numbers to win the maximum jackpot. While some argue that winning the lottery is a matter of luck, a mathematician claims that players can increase their chances of being the lucky one by selecting numbers strategically. Tonight's total estimated jackpot sits at R20 million – R9 million for PowerBall and R11 million for PowerBall Plus. 'PowerBall players reducing their chances' According to mathematician Dr Nathan Reed, PowerBall players may be unknowingly reducing their chances of winning by selecting predictable number combinations. Reed suggests avoiding consecutive sequences. 'Sequences like 1-2-3-4-5 or 5-6-7-8-9 are surprisingly popular. While they seem unique, many players choose them, increasing the likelihood of shared jackpots,' says Reed. ALSO READ: Odd PowerBall numbers raise questions; no funny business says commission However, the 20 winners who shocked the country by matching these numbers would disagree. On 2 December 2020, the winning numbers of the PowerBall were 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 as the bonus number. According to Ithuba, 20 people played these numbers and shared the R119 million as a result. Ithuba said these sequences were common among players. It tweeted at the time: 'Congratulations to tonight's 20 winners of the PowerBall draw. These numbers may be unexpected, but we see many players opt to play these sequences.' 'Hot numbers' Reed told that there are 'hot' numbers that players should not rely solely on. 'Numbers such as 16, 23, and 48 are frequently drawn and thus commonly selected by players. Relying solely on these can lead to overlapping combinations.' However, again in 2020, a player walked away with R37 million in July after playing the same numbers for the past four years. His winning numbers were 6, 16, 23, 26, 33 and 48, with a bonus number of 7. 'I have been playing the same numbers for the past four years, not only for Lotto but for PowerBall and Daily Lotto,' he told Ithuba at the time. RELATED: 'Many players play these sequences,' says National Lottery amid social media uproar 'I wanted to play the quick pick selection because I thought I had been playing the same numbers for years and the maximum amount I had won was R1 200 in the daily lotto draw early this year, so I thought maybe it's time I changed my playing strategy. 'I asked the cashier for quick pick selection, but before I gave her the money, my gut told me that today might be the day I strike it lucky and opted to play the same numbers manually.' 'Random PowerBall numbers' Reed further suggests utilising the quick pick option. 'Random number generators can help eliminate personal biases, producing less predictable combinations and reducing the chance of sharing a prize,' he says. 'Many players fall into the trap of choosing numbers based on patterns, birthdays, or perceived 'lucky' numbers. These selections often overlap with others, increasing the chances of shared winnings. By adopting a more randomised approach, players can enhance their odds of securing the full jackpot.'
The Citizen
a day ago
- Business
- The Citizen
PowerBall: Your Chance to Win R20 Million
A new millionaire could be made tonight The National Lottery aims to create new millionaires through the Powerball and Powerball Plus draws tonight. Tonight's total estimated jackpot sits at R20 million. The draw plays just after 9 pm. PowerBall and PowerBall Plus estimated jackpots: PowerBall: R9 million PowerBall Plus: R11 million The previous PowerBall draw made one lucky player R37,838.90 richer. This player successfully matched five correct numbers and the Powerball. ALSO READ: PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results: Tuesday, 27 May 2025 How to play Powerball? To play Powerball, a player chooses five numbers between 1 and 50, followed by a Powerball number between 1 and 20. The system also provides a quick pick selection method where it randomly chooses all the numbers on your behalf. Powerball tickets are available on selected banking apps; terms and conditions apply. Tickets are available for purchase until 8.30 pm on draw days (Tuesday and Friday). Tickets can also be bought on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 6 am to 11.30 pm. The national lottery also gives you a chance to win money every day from the Daily Lotto. The draw takes place every evening just after 9.30 pm. Tickets for the Daily Lotto can be bought every day until 8.30 pm. How to play Daily Lotto in SA? If you are buying a ticket in-store: Pick up a betslip in any lottery store. Choose five numbers between 1 and 36 or ask for a Quick Pick. Entries cost R3 each. You can play a max of R150, but you are allowed to play multiple boards. Select how many consecutive draws you wish to enter, up to a maximum of 10. Leave blank for a single draw. Take your betslip to the teller to pay for your ticket. Write your details on the back of your ticket in case you need to claim a prize. If you do not sign your ticket, and you lose it, anyone can use it to claim the prize. READ MORE: Daily Lotto results: Thursday, 29 May 2025 If you are playing online: Set up a lottery account here and make a deposit to pay for tickets. Choose five numbers from 1 to 36 or select 'Quick Pick' to generate a random set. Repeat this on as many boards as you want to play. Decide whether to enter a single draw or multiple draws. Confirm and pay for your entry. What happens after winning? Winners receive an SMS from their respective banks with a reference number and further instructions on the documents they should bring when visiting Ithuba. When a player wins less than R250 000, they get their money directly deposited into their bank account if they had used a banking app to play. Winners who win more than R250 000 are referred to the lottery operator, Ithuba, for a payout. Free financial and trauma counselling is given to all winners who win above R50 000, tax-free. Players must be 18 years or older to participate.
The South African
4 days ago
- General
- The South African
The PowerBall results for Tuesday, 27 May 2025
It's time for today's PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws. Will you be South Africa's next PowerBall multimillionaire? PowerBall and PowerBall Plus jackpot estimates: PowerBall – estimated at R5 million PowerBall Plus – estimated at R9 million If you want to win your share of the jackpot, you have to play! You know what they say, you've got to be in it, to win it. NOTE: The numbers drawn will appear below as soon as they are available at or just after 21:00. View the latest version of this page to verify whether the numbers have been updated. Draw Date: 27 May 2025 PowerBall Numbers: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 The PowerBall: 0 PowerBall Plus Numbers: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 The PowerBall: 0 Did you miss a draw and wonder if you're actually a millionaire? Click here to view past PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results and payouts The PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws occur every Tuesday and Friday on (channel 194) at 21:00 (SA time). The PowerBall jackpot draw requires players to pick five main numbers from 1 to 50 and one 'PowerBall' number from 1 to 20 for an entry fee of R5.00 per board. The record prize for any lottery game in South Africa came in the PowerBall when one winner scooped an incredible R232 131 750.69 in the draw held on 19 February 2019. PowerBall Plus is the same as PowerBall but gives players a second chance to win. When buying a PowerBall ticket, players can pay an extra R2.50 per board to enter the PowerBall Plus draw. Odds are the same, while prizes are usually slightly lower. It was introduced on 28 November 2015 by the National Lottery of South Africa. Buy your tickets now at your nearest participating retailer, on our website by visiting national using your computer or mobile site, via the National Lottery Mobile App, or participating banks, namely FNB, ABSA, Nedbank, Standard Bank, Capitec, TymeBank and African Bank otherwise dial 120 7529# for USSD. Winners who win R50 000 and above receive free trauma counselling from professional psychologists and financial advice from accredited financial advisors absolutely free. At the same time, winnings are paid tax-free directly into the winner's accounts. If you are buying tickets from a lottery outlet, they close at 20:30 on the day of a draw. Players must be 18 years old. Monday: Daily Lotto Daily Lotto Tuesday: Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Wednesday: Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 Thursday: Daily Lotto Daily Lotto Friday: Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Saturday: Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 Sunday: Daily Lotto For more details and to verify the winning numbers, visit the National Lottery website. You must always confirm the official winning numbers on the National Lottery website. We do our best to post the results as accurately as possible, but the National Lottery is the only source you can use to 100% verify the results. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
