PowerBall & PowerBall Plus: R57 Million Jackpot – March 24, 2026 Results & Odds
The PowerBall and PowerBall Plus lotteries offer a mixed bag of news for players on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. A recent R108-million PowerBall jackpot win, ending a streak of fifteen consecutive rollovers, is great news for the lucky winner. However, it means the jackpot for Tuesday’s draw has been reset, offering a smaller, though still substantial, prize pool.
Jackpot Reset and Total Payouts for Tuesday
Guaranteed winnings for Tuesday, March 24th, stand at R52 million for PowerBall and R5 million for PowerBall Plus, combining for a total of R57 million. This reset follows a particularly expensive start to 2026 for the lottery operator, which already paid out a R179-million PowerBall jackpot in January. That January win was the second-highest in PowerBall history, trailing only the R232 million jackpot awarded in 2019.
While the R57 million total is lower than recent draws, it’s still a significant amount. The PowerBall jackpot alone, at R52 million, offers a cash option of approximately R30.1 million. PowerBall Plus, with its R5 million jackpot, provides a cash option of around R2.8 million.
Friday’s Winning Numbers
For those checking their tickets, the winning numbers from Friday, March 20, 2026, were:
- PowerBall Numbers: 05, 08, 11, 17, 41
- PowerBall: 02
- PowerBall Plus Numbers: 12, 18, 28, 40, 45
- PowerBall: 15
Players can review previous PowerBall results in 2026 on The South African’s website.
Understanding the Odds and Costs
Participating in the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws requires a modest investment. Each board costs R5, with an additional R2.50 for PowerBall Plus, totaling R7.50 per entry. However, the odds of winning the jackpot are considerable. The chance of winning the PowerBall jackpot is approximately 1 in 42,310,200.
The average PowerBall jackpot payout is around R22 million, making Tuesday’s R52 million prize more than double the typical amount. Similarly, the odds of winning the Lotto jackpot (currently R74 million) are slightly better, at 1 in 40,310,358, with an average payout of R5.95 million.
Beyond PowerBall: Lotto and Lotto Plus Draws
Tonight also features a R74-million Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2 draw. The Lotto draw costs R5 per board, with an additional R2.50 for Plus 1 and 2, totaling R10 per entry. Players choose six numbers from 1 to 58 for Lotto, offering slightly improved odds compared to PowerBall.
The National Lottery Operator Transition
Looking ahead, the National Lottery operator is scheduled to change in June 2026. Currently, ITHUBA manages the lottery, but a new operator will take over in the coming months. For now, the games continue as usual, with tickets for Tuesday’s draws available until 8:30 PM, thirty minutes before the official 9:00 PM draw. Tickets can be purchased on the National Lottery website, through the Mobile App, or at participating retailers.
Claiming Your Winnings
If you are fortunate enough to win, the claiming process varies depending on the amount. Winnings up to R2,000 can be claimed at retail stores. Amounts between R10,000 and R49,999 require a visit to an Approved Prize Payment Centre (APPC). Winnings between R49,999 and R249,999 can be claimed via EFT through participating banks (with African Bank limited to R49,999). Any amount exceeding R250,000 requires an in-person visit to an ITHUBA office.
Despite the long odds, Tuesday’s R57 million total prize pool offers a chance to significantly alter one’s financial future. As the lottery operator emphasizes, every draw is independent, and every player has an equal opportunity to win.
For more information on the latest lottery results and updates, visit The South African’s lottery results page.