South Africa is currently in the grip of Powerball fever as the jackpot for the upcoming Friday night draw is set to reach a staggering R98 million. This significant amount has been accumulated after an impressive 16 consecutive roll-overs, making it one of the most awaited draws in recent times.
In the last draw held on October 3, four lucky participants managed to match five Powerball numbers, each securing a prize of R152,458.60. The Powerball Plus, not to be left behind, has seen its jackpot roll over 18 times and is now standing at an impressive R48 million. Three fortunate individuals managed to match five numbers in the Powerball Plus during the last draw, each taking home R89,985.70.
The National Lottery operator, Ithuba, took a moment to reminisce about past winners. Notably, a Cape Town resident who won a jaw-dropping R40,218,921.61 in the Powerball Plus draw from May 12. This win was the second-largest Powerball Plus jackpot since January 2023.
However, the record for the most significant Powerball win this year is held by a 28-year-old call center agent from Pretoria. She bagged a whopping R72 million in the Powerball draw, illustrating the transformative power of the National Lottery. With such a massive win, she is now contemplating an early retirement.
As the nation holds its breath for the R98 million Powerball jackpot, players from all corners of South Africa are gearing up for the draw. Many hope to etch their names in the annals of lottery history and join the exclusive club of individuals whose fortunes were changed overnight by this game.
