SA Powerball: Official Guide, Rules, Odds & How to Play
South Africa's biggest lottery — jackpots from R10M+, drawn Tuesday & Friday
Draws Tue & Fri at 9:00 PM SAST (Wed/Sat AEST) — results via Ithuba National Lottery (South Africa) and SmartLotto
SA Powerball is operated by Ithuba National Lottery (South Africa) and uses a format of 5 from 50 main numbers plus a Powerball. First drawn in 2009, it offers 9 prize divisions with jackpot odds of 1 in 42.4M.
Choose Your Main Numbers
Select 5 numbers from 50. Use your favourite numbers, a Quick Pick for random selection, or SmartLotto's Cherry Pick Engine for a statistically informed choice.
Select Your Powerball
Pick your Powerball (1 from 20). This is drawn from a separate pool and determines the highest prize divisions.
Choose Number of Lines
Play one or multiple lines per ticket. More lines mean more chances — each additional line is one more set of numbers for the same draw.
Purchase Your Ticket
Available from authorised retailers, official lottery websites, or via authorised lottery concierge services for international players including Australians.
Watch the Draw — Tue & Fri
Draws take place at 9:00 PM SAST (Wed/Sat AEST). Results are published immediately online and via SmartLotto's results checker.
Claim Your Prize
Small prizes can be claimed at retailers. Larger prizes via the official lottery claims process. International players claim through their authorised concierge service.
SA Powerball's Powerball is drawn from a separate pool of only 20 balls. With 20 in the pool, players have a 1 in 20 chance of matching it — making lower prize divisions far more accessible than in US Powerball.
SA Powerball has 9 prize divisions. Match more numbers to win higher prizes. Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 35.
| Division | Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 Div 1 | Match 5 + Powerball | Jackpot | 1 in 42,375,200 |
| Div 2 | Match 5 | ~R150,000 | 1 in 2,230,274 |
| Div 3 | Match 4 + PB | ~R5,000 | 1 in 188,334 |
| Div 4 | Match 4 | ~R500 | 1 in 9,912 |
| Div 5 | Match 3 + PB | ~R100 | 1 in 4,082 |
| Div 6 | Match 3 | ~R50 | 1 in 215 |
| Div 7 | Match 2 + PB | ~R25 | 1 in 188 |
| Div 8 | Match 1 + PB | R15 | 1 in 27 |
| Div 9 | Powerball only | R10 | 1 in 20.8 |
📊 Jackpot Scale
- Minimum starting jackpot: R10M
- Typical jackpot: R50-100M
- All-time record: R232M (March 2019)
- Operated by: Ithuba National Lottery (South Africa)
Randomly selected 5 main numbers and Powerball at ITHUBA-licensed retailers.
Choose 5 numbers (1-50) and Powerball (1-20). SmartLotto tools work well with the 50-ball pool.
Add-on draw with the same numbers for a second jackpot chance.
Available online via the official South African National Lottery website.
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View Latest ResultsSA Powerball is operated by ITHUBA National Lottery under licence from the South African National Lottery Commission. Australian participation is via authorised concierge operators. 18+ only. Please gamble responsibly. Gambling Help Online: 1800 858 858