PowerBall results today are in high demand, and with tonight’s draw carrying a total jackpot of R73 million, hopeful South Africans are eagerly awaiting the outcome.
The winning sequence of tonight’s Powerball numbers will be inserted below no later than 21:05. If you are seeing this article on mobile, be sure to refresh the page if, for whatever reason, you are unable to see the winning numbers. If you are a returning user, simply keep refreshing the page until the updated results appear.
PowerBall and Powerball Plus results and payouts for today: Friday, 23 May 2025
Here are tonight’s PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results and payouts.
PowerBall: R67 million
01, 17, 18, 27, 49 PowerBall: 15
| Matches | Winners | Payouts |
|---|---|---|
| Match 5 + PowerBall | 1 | R 68,123,803.20 |
| Match 5 Numbers | 2 | R 242,378.00 |
| Match 4 + PowerBall | 25 | R 12,142.30 |
| Match 4 Numbers | 514 | R 1,001.20 |
| Match 3 + PowerBall | 1,162 | R 500.80 |
| Match 3 Numbers | 22,624 | R 21.40 |
| Match 2 + PowerBall | 16,690 | R 21.80 |
| Match 1 + PowerBall | 87,942 | R 15.00 |
| Match PowerBall | 140,788 | R 10.00 |
PowerBall: R67 million
14, 17, 33, 43, 46 PowerBall: 02
| Matches | Winners | Payouts |
|---|---|---|
| Match 5 + PowerBall | 0 | R 0.00 |
| Match 5 Numbers | 1 | R 200,559.70 |
| Match 4 + PowerBall | 22 | R 5,980.50 |
| Match 4 Numbers | 398 | R 535.00 |
| Match 3 + PowerBall | 834 | R 288.60 |
| Match 3 Numbers | 17,415 | R 11.50 |
| Match 2 + PowerBall | 12,429 | R 12.10 |
| Match 1 + PowerBall | 66,317 | R 7.50 |
| Match PowerBall | 112,398 | R 5.00 |
PowerBall jackpot for Tuesday, 28 May 2025
Here is the total PowerBall jackpot for the next draw.
- PowerBall: R5 million
- PowerBall Plus: R9 million
PowerBall predictions: Numbers to look out for in the next draw
Note: No strategy or number pattern can influence the outcome of the draw. All tips offered are observational and not predictive.
While PowerBall is a game of chance, many players use trends and historical data to inform their number selections. Based on the last 20 draws, these are the patterns and numbers worth noting:
- Frequently drawn numbers:
- 15 – Drawn 91 times
- 3 – Drawn 89 times
- 38 – Drawn 87 times
- 49 – Drawn 87 times
- 20 – Drawn 86 times
- 13 – Drawn 85 times
- 24 – Drawn 83 times
- 18 – Drawn 82 times
- 29 – Drawn 82 times
- 9 – Drawn 79 times
- 19 – Drawn 79 times
- 43 – Drawn 78 times
- 4 – Drawn 77 times
- 21 – Drawn 77 times
- 16 – Drawn 76 times
- 22 – Drawn 76 times
- 46 – Drawn 76 times
- 48 – Drawn 76 times
- 6 – Drawn 75 times
- 35 – Drawn 75 times
- 36 – Drawn 75 times
- 41 – Drawn 74 times
- 5 – Drawn 73 times
- 8 – Drawn 72 times
- 32 – Drawn 72 times
- 42 – Drawn 72 times
- 12 – Drawn 71 times
- 39 – Drawn 70 times
- 10 – Drawn 69 times
- 28 – Drawn 69 times
- 40 – Drawn 69 times
- 47 – Drawn 69 times
- 7 – Drawn 68 times
- 31 – Drawn 68 times
- 44 – Drawn 68 times
- 50 – Drawn 68 times
- 45 – Drawn 67 times
- 27 – Drawn 66 times
- 37 – Drawn 66 times
- 2 – Drawn 65 times
- 25 – Drawn 64 times
- 34 – Drawn 64 times
- 11 – Drawn 63 times
- 30 – Drawn 63 times
- 17 – Drawn 62 times
- 33 – Drawn 61 times
- 23 – Drawn 60 times
- 14 – Drawn 59 times
- 26 – Drawn 54 times
- 1 – Drawn 53 times
- Popular number ranges: Numbers in the 10s and 20s have shown up in over 60% of recent draws
- Last-digit clusters: Numbers ending in 3, 7, and 9 have been appearing more frequently
- Repeats from recent draws: A few numbers from the previous five draws have resurfaced in later games
Despite these trends, it’s important to understand that PowerBall is entirely random. The draw is conducted using a certified mechanical system that ensures every number has an equal chance of being selected.
While patterns can emerge in hindsight, they do not provide a reliable method for predicting future results.
Losing too much money playing PowerBall? – Here’s when you know you need help
Lottery games can be fun, but for some, the line between entertainment and harm becomes blurred. If you recognise any of the following behaviours, it may be time to seek help:
- Spending more money than you can afford on tickets
- Chasing previous losses with more plays
- Hiding your playing habits from family or friends
- Feeling anxious, frustrated, or low when you don’t play
- Using borrowed money to gamble
Gambling should never come at the cost of your well-being. If you or someone you know is struggling, contact the National Responsible Gambling Programme (NRGP) at 0800 006 008. Support is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day.
Reminder: Know your limits. Play for fun — not as a way to make money.
