The Big Rollover

The single sharpest fact in South Africa's PowerBall lottery is that this is the fifth consecutive rollover, with the jackpot now sitting at a whopping R177 million. The last draw, held on Friday 19 June 2026, saw the numbers 09, 10, 27, 37, and 44 emerge, but unfortunately, no one matched all six numbers to win the big prize. PowerBall and PowerBall XTRA on Tuesday 23 June 2026 looks set to continue the trend, with players hopeful that the streak will soon end.

### Cost of Playing Doubles Under New Operator

One of the changes introduced by the new operator, Sizekhaya, is a doubling of the cost to play PowerBall and PowerBall XTRA. While the new system was touted as one that would reduce rollovers and increase the jackpot, players have so far seen the opposite. Adding the PowerBall XTRA - which is now mandatory - has also doubled to R5. Lotto and Lotto Plus plays tonight, but the odds are twice as good, with many winners already coming forward, leaving the prize money at a paltry R8 million.

### New Game Mechanics

The new game mechanics see players required to pick five numbers from 1 to 50, with the PowerBall numbers now ranging from 1 to 16, up from 1 to 20 previously. While the new system is supposed to increase the odds of winning, players are yet to see a winner emerge.

### What to Do If You Win

For those who may be lucky enough to win the jackpot, here are the rules for claiming prize money:

You must be 18 years of age. You must have the winning ticket with the correct serial number. You must have a valid proof of ID. You must have a valid South African bank account. You must claim your winnings within 365 days of the date of the draw.

### Will You Play Next Week?

With the cost to play doubling under the new operator, players are divided on whether to continue playing. Will you be one of the lucky winners next week? The only way to find out is to buy your ticket for the PowerBall and PowerBall XTRA on Tuesday 23 June 2026 draw.

Key Facts

  • R177 million is the combined prize money for PowerBall and PowerBall XTRA on Tuesday 23 June 2026.
  • Lotto and Lotto Plus plays tonight, with the odds twice as good as PowerBall and PowerBall XTRA.
  • The new game mechanics see players pick five numbers from 1 to 50, with PowerBall numbers ranging from 1 to 16.
  • Players must be 18 years of age to play PowerBall and PowerBall XTRA.
  • The prize money for Lotto and Lotto Plus is R8 million, making it an attractive option for players looking for a quicker win.

### The Bottom Line

South Africa's PowerBall lottery has hit a big rollover, with no winner yet to claim the prize. With the cost to play doubling under the new operator, players are divided on whether to continue playing. Will you be one of the lucky winners next week? The only way to find out is to buy your ticket for the PowerBall and PowerBall XTRA on Tuesday 23 June 2026 draw.