The Powerball jackpot is often much bigger than the Lotto or Lotto Plus jackpots. You can play Powerball by choosing a Quick Pick option where the Lottery processing system randomly selects six. The Powerball jackpot is often much bigger than the Lotto or Lotto Plus jackpots. You can play Powerball by choosing a Quick Pick option where the Lottery processing system randomly selects six.
- Powerball And Powerball Plus Predictions
- Powerball Plus Winning Numbers
- Powerball Plus Results
- Powerball Plus Results Today
How to play Powerball Plus?
You are allowed to play this game if you participate in main Powerball draw. Entering this optional draw is easy, all you need is 5 lottery numbers (1-50) and the additional number (PB). Try to predict numbers that will be drawn. Your numbers will get another chance in a second draw (PLUS) just after main is accomplished. Powerball Plus results are available a few minutes after the draw.
- You need a paper Powerball bet slip, use it to mark off PLUS option.
- Using a pen or a pencil choose 5 numbers from 1 to 50.
- Choose an extra number from 1 to 20. That is your Power Ball also for the Plus draw.
- Make payment for your ticket. Cost is R5. Cost of the Plus option is R2.50 per board.
- Remember to sign ticket at the back and take a photo for further causes.
- Check Powerball Plus winning numbers on this site, and never throw away a ticket! Always validate numbers with official sources like nationallottery.co.za/results/powerball-plus/. Main Powerball results in given link.
Powerball Plus prizes and odds
There are no fixed payouts for every division for every draw. They vary because of a different number of winning tickets every time. It depends also on ticket sales amount. There are two payout divisions guaranteed - when you match 0/5 or 1/5 both with Powerball. In the table below you can see what is the share of the reward pool of every tier when the jackpot is won.
| Matched numbers | Share of prize pool | Odds of winning |
| 5 correct + PB | 54.46% | 1 in 42,375,200 |
| 5 | 4.00% | 1 in 2,230,274 |
| 4/5 + PB | 2.50% | 1 in 188,334 |
| 4/5 | 4.24% | 1 in 9,912 |
| 3/5 + PB | 4.80% | 1 in 4,280 |
| 3/5 | 4.00% | 1 in 225 |
| 2/5 + PB | 3.00% | 1 in 299 |
| 1/5 + PB | fixed R 7.50 | 1 in 57 |
| 0/5 + PB | fixed R 5 | 1 in 35 |
All Jackpot prizes are rounded to nearest R1. For lower divisions, prizes are rounded to 10 cents. As you see, this is a great second chance opportunity to win more. Always remember though, winning is very hard. So don't spend too much money on gambling with lottery tickets!
PB Plus jackpots and rollovers
SSimilar to the main lottery - there is rollover happening quite often. Jackpot prize grows as long as nobody hits the 5/5 numbers and PB. Pool for 1 prize division is rolled over to the next draw's corresponding tier.
- If there are no winners in division 2-8 (happens in 2nd from time to time) then the pool rolls down to the lower division, e.g. division 2 to division 3.
- If there are no winners in division 8 (not expected) then the pool rolls over to division 1 of the next draw.
- Breakage from any Powerball Plus division rollover to the same division next draw.
What is the tomorrow Powerball Plus Jackpot?
The Powerball Plus jackpot on 09.02.2021 is estimated to be R26,000,000.
History of Powerball Plus in South Africa
It was launched on 1st December 2015. First guaranteed jackpot was huge - R10,000,000. It wasn't hit until 05.01.2016 by two African players, who shared R23,299,305. There were minor changes in the main game after the launch. Two more prize tiers were added and the ticket price was increased a little bit.
- Prizes
Powerball has nine prize tiers, and you win by matching the numbers you choose to the winning numbers drawn. You can win a prize by matching the Powerball alone, but you must match all five main numbers plus the Powerball to land the jackpot. Learn all about the different ways to win, the odds of winning and how to claim any prizes.
Odds of Winning
The prize you win depends on how many of the winning numbers you match. The table below shows what you need to do to win in each tier, the odds of doing so, and the prize amounts before tax. Your overall chances of winning any Powerball prize are around 1 in 25.
Powerball And Powerball Plus Predictions
| Match | Odds of Winning | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 5 plus Powerball | 1 in 292,201,338 | Jackpot |
| 5 | 1 in 11,688,054 | $1 million |
| 4 plus Powerball | 1 in 913,130 | $50,000 |
| 4 | 1 in 36,525 | $100.00 |
| 3 plus Powerball | 1 in 14,494 | $100.00 |
| 3 | 1 in 580 | $7.00 |
| 2 plus Powerball | 1 in 701 | $7.00 |
| 1 plus Powerball | 1 in 92 | $4.00 |
| Powerball | 1 in 38 | $4.00 |
| The overall odds of winning are 1 in 25 | ||
The jackpot starts at $40 million and increases every time it is not won. It is regularly worth hundreds of millions of dollars and has even exceeded $1 billion. Visit the Powerball Winners page for a list of the 10 biggest jackpots in the history of the game.
Power Play
A Power Play multiplier of 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x or 10x is randomly selected before each Powerball draw and if you opt in any prizes you win will be boosted by the value of the multiplier. The only exception is the Match 5 prize, which is doubled to $2 million regardless of which multiplier is drawn. The 10x multiplier is only in play when the advertised jackpot is $150 million or less. The table below shows how prizes increase with each Power Play multiplier:
| Match | Base Prize | x2 | x3 | x4 | x5 | x10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 + Powerball | Jackpot | Jackpot | Jackpot | Jackpot | Jackpot | Jackpot |
| 5 | $1 million | $2 million | $2 million | $2 million | $2 million | $2 million |
| 4 + Powerball | $50,000 | $100,000 | $150,000 | $200,000 | $250,000 | $500,000 |
| 4 | $100 | $200 | $300 | $400 | $500 | $1,000 |
| 3 + Powerball | $100 | $200 | $300 | $400 | $500 | $1,000 |
| 3 | $7 | $14 | $21 | $28 | $35 | $70 |
| 2 + Powerball | $7 | $14 | $21 | $28 | $35 | $70 |
| 1 + Powerball | $4 | $8 | $12 | $16 | $20 | $40 |
| Powerball | $4 | $8 | $12 | $16 | $20 | $40 |
The odds of each Power Play being selected change depending on whether or not the 10x multiplier is in play. Here are the odds when the 10x is active:
| Power Play | Odds |
|---|---|
| 10x | 1 in 43 |
| 5x | 1 in 21.5 |
| 4x | 1 in 14.33 |
| 3x | 1 in 3.23 |
| 2x | 1 in 1.79 |
Here are the odds on each Power Play ball being drawn when the jackpot exceeds $150 million and the 10x multiplier is not available for selection:
Powerball Plus Winning Numbers
| Power Play | Odds |
|---|---|
| 5x | 1 in 21 |
| 4x | 1 in 14 |
| 3x | 1 in 3.23 |
| 2x | 1 in 1.75 |
Taxes on Prizes
Prizes of up to $600 are not taxed, but if you win an amount between $600 and $5,000 you will need to report your winnings on a federal income tax form. Any prize over $5,000 will be subject to a federal withholding of at least 24% (up to 37% for jackpot winners).
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Additionally, you may be taxed at a state level depending on where you bought your ticket. New York has the highest tax rate of 8.82%, with Maryland just behind on 8.75%. California, Florida, New Hampshire, Puerto Rico, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U.S Virgin Islands, Washington State and Wyoming are the only locations that do not tax lottery winnings.
Claiming Prizes
If you win a prize, you must claim it in the state where you bought your ticket. Each state has its own limit for how long tickets remain valid, ranging from 90 days from the date of the draw in New Mexico to a year in several jurisdictions. You can claim prizes of up to $600 from authorised retailers, but for larger amounts you will need to submit a claim by mail or visit a regional claims center. If you win the jackpot, you should contact your state lottery directly and make arrangements to claim the prize in person.
Cash vs Annuity
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If you win the jackpot, you can choose between a lump sum or an annuity. The annuity is the advertised jackpot value and will see you paid in 30 instalments over 29 years, with the first payment made straight away. The annuity shows how much you will receive if the money is invested by the lottery, taking into account all of the profits that the investments would make over the 29-year period. The annuity payments will grow by 5 percent each year to cover inflation and cost of living increases. The cash option is smaller as it contains only the money raised from ticket sales during that game and any preceding rollovers.