SA PowerBall PLUS Lottery Latest & Historical Draw Results, Winning Odds, Predictions, and Rules

About the SA PowerBall PLUS Lottery

The South African National Lottery has been around since 2000, but the PowerBall PLUS didn’t hit the streets until much later. It was introduced by the current operator, Ithuba, around late 2015 to give punters what they always want: more action.

Traditionally, it has been designed as a booster game. You can’t just walk into a shop and play it on its own; you have to play the main SA PowerBall first, then tick a box to enter the PLUS draw for an extra fee, which is half the price of the main ticket. It’s the industry’s way of keeping you in the game for longer on those Tuesday and Friday nights.

The Modern Digital Shift: Buying a Ticket vs. Betting Online

Now, here is where our inside knowledge comes in. There is a massive difference between standing in a queue at a petrol station and playing on a South African lottery betting site.

You Aren’t Buying Any Real Ticket Online

When you play on modern SA betting platforms, you aren’t actually purchasing an official entry into the National Lottery draw. Instead, you are betting on the outcome of those official results. This is a crucial distinction. You are placing a “Lucky Numbers” bet with a bookmaker who uses the official draw to settle your wager.

There’s No Grand Jackpot to Chase

If you’re hunting that life-changing Grand Jackpot (matching 5 main numbers and the PowerBall) online, you won’t find it on most SA betting sites. These platforms generally do not allow bets on the top-tier jackpot. They are built for the tactical player—the one looking to hit specific number combinations rather than waiting for a one-in-a-million lightning strike.

Why Online Betting is a Different, But Better Game

While the traditional game is rigid, the online gambling market in South Africa has turned the SA PowerBall PLUS into a playground for knowledgeable degenerates.

• Straightforward Entry: In the traditional world, you must play the main SA PowerBall first. Online, you can jump straight into the SA PowerBall PLUS lotto without touching the main draw.
• Low Barriers: While a shop ticket has a fixed price, online bookies let you start with stakes as low as R1.
• Diverse Markets: This isn’t just about picking 5 numbers anymore. Online sites offer a massive variety of markets that the official ticket doesn’t touch:
  • Odd/Even: Bet on whether the balls drawn will be mostly odd or even.
  • High/Low: Wager on the sum of the numbers or whether they fall in the top or bottom half of the number pool.
  • Numbers Not Drawn: A favorite for the hedgers—you can actually bet that a specific number won’t show up in the draw.

SA PowerBall vs. SA PowerBall PLUS: The Core Difference

I see guys getting this wrong all the time at the Tazzas. SA PowerBall PLUS is a completely separate draw. It happens on the same nights (Tuesday and Friday), but it uses its own machines and its own set of balls. Even though you use the same numbers from your main SA PowerBall entry in the traditional format, the results are independent. Just because your lucky number 7 popped up in the SA PowerBall draw doesn’t mean it’s coming for the PLUS draw. They are two different events happening under the same roof.

The Strategic Edge: Why Lotto Pros Pivot to PLUS

If you’re just a casual lotto bettor, you probably think the SA PowerBall and SA PowerBall PLUS are the same thing with a different coat of paint, regardless of where you play. But the Baba knows better. Here’s why the smart money—and those playing their Fafi dream numbers—are looking at the PLUS draw differently:

The Same Day, Different Vibes Rule

Both draws happen on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the PLUS draw kicks off immediately after the main SA PowerBall draw. In the retail world, you’re locked into using the same numbers for both. But the game changes when you’re betting online; you can skip the main draw and go straight for PLUS.

Since you can bet on the PLUS draw independently, seasoned punters often use it to hedge their bets. They might play one set of numbers for the main draw and a completely different, statistically “hotter” set for the PLUS draw.

Why the R1 Entry is a Game Changer

In a country where every Rand counts, the move to R1 minimum bets on digital platforms has completely disrupted the traditional Ithuba model. While the official PowerBall PLUS ticket is cheap (half the price of a main entry), it still requires that initial PowerBall buy-in at the kiosk or official lotto app.

By bypassing the main draw online, you aren’t just saving money; you’re increasing your volume. A punter with R10 can place 10 different strategic bets on PowerBall PLUS markets (like Odd/Even or High/Low) instead of being forced into just two official lines at a retailer. But note that when betting online, you’re usually playing against fixed odds provided by the bookie, not a fluctuating prize pool.

The Missing Numbers Market

One of the most slept-on features of the South African online lottery market is the ability to bet on numbers NOT drawn.

• The Logic: In a 5/50 game, there are 45 numbers that won’t be picked.
• The Play: Tactical bettors often find more value in picking a few numbers they are certain won’t show up, rather than trying to pin down the 5 that will. It’s a completely different way to look at the SA PowerBall PLUS results, and it’s only possible because of the diversity of the SA online lottery scene.

Ready to Place a Bet?

The SA PowerBall PLUS is where the value often hides, especially if you’re playing the markets and not just chasing the “big one.” If you’re waiting for those balls to drop, you need to be ready. Draws take place twice a week, every Tuesday and Friday.

The main draw kicks off at approximately 20:58 (CAT), immediately following the PLUS draw. So, if you’re betting online, keep an eye on your specific bookie’s cut-off times—most of them will stop taking action by 20:30, so don’t leave it until the last minute or you’ll be watching from the sidelines.