PowerBall on Tuesday 4 August 2026: What’s in the pot and how to play

Quick facts: jackpot, odds and cost

The recent draw sequence left R63 million in the pot for the next game. The jackpot odds have improved to 1 in 33 million after a change to the number pool. A standard PowerBall board costs R10, PowerBall XTRA is R5, so playing both together costs R15.

How to play

Players choose five main numbers from 1 to 50 and one PowerBall from 1 to 16. PowerBall XTRA is an optional second draw that uses the same numbers entered in the main game and requires the extra fee.

Where to buy tickets and how prizes are paid

Tickets are sold at authorised National Lottery retailers and via participating banking apps. Some banking apps may require a minimum purchase of two boards per ticket.

Prize claiming rules described by the operator include:

• Small prizes (up to R4 999) are paid at licensed retailers.
• Mid-tier prizes (R5 000 to R49 999) can be claimed at selected partner banks.
• Prizes above R50 000 require an in-person visit to a Sizekhaya regional office with the original ticket and a valid South African ID.
• Online and banking-app prizes up to R249 999 are deposited automatically into players’ accounts.
• All prizes must be claimed within 365 days of the draw date.

Draw times and ticket cutoff

The draw takes place at 21:00. Ticket sales typically cut off at 20:30, half an hour before the draw.

How rollovers and the cascading rule have affected recent jackpots

Recent cascading and rollover mechanics influenced payouts: an unwon R139 million was split on Tuesday 30 June 2026. The operator says the cascading-jackpot rule reduces an unwon jackpot in the final draw of the calendar month to ensure a guaranteed payout.

Help and checking past results

Sizekhaya’s helpline number is 0861 026 000. The operator publishes past results on its website so players can check previous draws and unclaimed prizes.

Note: The details above are drawn from the published PowerBall information for the game referenced.