Powerball results: Here are all the payouts for Tuesday, 28 February 2023

One ticketholder took home close to R500 000 for matching five numbers without the Powerball in one of the jackpots.

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Tuesday Powerball Powerball plus results winners

Tuesday’s Powerball results attracted a lot of winners, and we have all the latest details about tonight’s payouts.

Powerball results: Payouts for Tuesday, 28 February 2023

Millions of South Africans made entries for Tuesday’s Powerball jackpot, the cumulative value of which was R55 million.

In the Powerball draw, out of a total of 228 887 winning entries, no ticketholder matched all five numbers correctly, including the PowerBall.

In the next winning tier, one lucky ticketholder took home R428 412.70 for matching five numbers, without the PowerBall.

Here are the payouts for Tuesday’s Powerball results:

MATCHESWINNERSPAYOUTS
Match 5 + PowerBall0R0.00
Match 51428 412.70
Match 4 + PowerBall22R12 194.30
Match 4400R1 137.00
Match 3 + PowerBall988R520.00
Match 319 189R22.40
Match 2+ PowerBall14 219R22.60
Match 1 + PowerBall73 855R15.00
Match PowerBall120 213R10.00

In the Powerball Plus draw, out of a total of 226 111 winning entries, not a single player matched all five numbers correctly, including the PowerBall.

In the next winning tier, three lucky ticketholders took home R60 002.50 each for matching five numbers without the PowerBall.

Here are the payouts for Tuesday’s Powerball Plus results:

MATCHESWINNERSPAYOUTS
Match 5 + PowerBall0R0.00
Match 53R60 002.50
Match 4 + PowerBall27R4 174.50
Match 4487R392.40
Match 3 + PowerBall1 185R182.30
Match 319 910R9.00
Match 2+ PowerBall15 265R8.90
Match 1 + PowerBall74 157R7.50
Match PowerBall115 077R5.00

How to collect Powerball and Lotto prizes in South Africa

There are several ways to claim Powerball and Lotto prizes in South Africa and it all depends on how much you won..

Winning ticketholders have a total of 365 days to claim prizes and failure to come forward in time may result in automatic forfeiture, “and 50% of the prize money will be allocated to the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund to go towards good causes in South Africa.”

Irrespective of how you entered the draw, this is how you can claim your Powerball and Lotto prizes, according to Lottery.co.za:

R50 – R2 000

  • If you bought a ticket: Prizes can be collected at competing retailers (Pick n Pay, Shoprite Money Market, etc.)
  • If you played via bank: Prizes will be automatically transferred to your bank account.

R2 001 – R50 000

  • If you bought a ticket: Prizes can be redeemed at authorised payment centres, often your local post office.
  • If you played online: Prizes will be transferred to your bank account via EFT and will be available within 72 hours.
  • If you played via bank: Prizes will be transferred to your bank account and will be available within seven working days.

R50 000 or more

  • Winners need to collect and fill in a Prize Claim Form from the post office.
  • Claim forms must be submitted to a regional Ithuba office for validation.
  • Once validated, prizes are transferred to your bank account within 72 hours.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE:

Gambling can be addictive and players who feel pressured to spend in excess of their affordability are encouraged to seek help. We encourage gamblers who want out to contact the Twin Rivers Rehabilitation Centre OR Responsible Gambling.

After all, losing out on winnings is not worth losing one’s self, let alone their loved ones.