The National Lottery is set to make history this Friday with a staggering R135 million jackpot up for grabs in the PowerBall and PowerBall PLUS draws. Ithuba, the operator of the National Lottery, has announced that the PowerBall jackpot stands at a guaranteed R93 million, while the PowerBall PLUS offers a guaranteed R42 million, bringing the combined jackpots to an impressive R135 million.
How to Play
To participate in the draw, players must purchase their tickets before 8:30pm on Friday. According to the National Lottery website, players must be 18 years or older to play. The National Lottery also encourages players to play responsibly and within their means.
Ithuba’s CEO, Charmaine Mabuza, expressed her excitement about the upcoming draw, saying: “It is exciting to see how the National Lottery jackpots change people’s lives. Behind every win is a remarkable South African story of a family uplifted, a dream realised, a future transformed which Ithuba has made possible since 2015. We cannot wait to meet the next multi-millionaires.”
Previous Winners
The National Lottery has a history of changing lives in South Africa. According to the National Lottery Wikipedia page, the lottery has paid out millions of rand in prizes since its inception. Some notable winners include a R232 million jackpot winner in 2019 and a R145 million jackpot winner in 2018.
Here are some interesting facts about the National Lottery:
- The National Lottery was established in 2000.
- The lottery is operated by Ithuba.
- The National Lottery offers a range of games, including PowerBall, PowerBall PLUS, and Lotto.
As the draw approaches, South Africans are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to win big. With a jackpot of R135 million up for grabs, this Friday’s PowerBall and PowerBall PLUS draws are not to be missed.
