Friday night’s PowerBall draw drew a crowd of eager players across the country. The main game offered a R16 million jackpot, while the PowerBall Plus side‑bet added another R14 million to the pot, bringing the total potential payout to R30 million.
The winning combination for the main draw was 09, 24, 34, 41, 44 with the PowerBall number 02. Those numbers matched the official RNG output at 9:00 PM, after ticket sales closed at 8:30 PM. The PowerBall Plus draw produced 27, 29, 30, 43, 46 with a PowerBall of 20, sealing the second jackpot of the evening.
Each PowerBall board costs R5 (VAT included). Adding the PowerBall Plus option costs an extra R2.50, meaning a dual‑play ticket runs at R7.50. Retail outlets saw a spike in sales as fans tried their luck, especially after the previous week’s jackpot rolled over, inflating public interest.
Industry insiders note that a R30 million combined prize is among the higher‑end payouts for South African draws this year, reflecting a broader trend of growing participation in supplementary games like PowerBall Plus. The National Lottery reports that over 1.2 million tickets were sold for the PowerBall session, indicating strong market confidence.
The Daily Lotto, numbered 2,275, used the RNG‑1 machine to generate the winning line 4, 7, 12, 22, 29. The main jackpot stood at R532,635.60, a respectable sum for a daily game that typically appeals to casual players.
Nearly a million tickets—997,445 to be exact—were purchased for this draw, translating into R2,992,335 in sales. The revenue highlights the Daily Lotto’s role as a steady cash‑flow generator for the lottery operator, supplementing the larger draw formats.
The prize distribution was as follows:
Overall, 136,311 participants walked away with a prize, and the total pool distributed was R1,489,426.00. Winners have until June 6, 2026 to claim their winnings, a full year from the draw date, giving ample time for verification and collection.
The National Lottery urges players to double‑check their numbers on the official website and reminds everyone that strict security protocols guard the draw process. As the June draws close, analysts predict that the momentum will carry into July, especially with another R15 million PowerBall jackpot scheduled for the next week.
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