Everything you need to know before tonight's PowerBall draw

Before tonight's draw, here's everything you need to know, from the jackpot size to exactly how the game works. Everything you need to know before tonight's PowerBall draw Before tonight's draw, here's everything you need to know, from the jackpot size to exactly how the game works. Tonight's PowerBall jackpot is estimated at R27 million after Friday's draw rolled over: Image ChatGPTLower divisions pay out for matching fewer numbers, right down to matching just the PowerBall on its own. If you'd rather not pick your own numbers, a Quick Pick lets the terminal choose a random set for you. , which enters the same numbers into a completely separate draw held straight after the main one, with its own jackpot and results. Friday's draw came and went without a jackpot winner, meaning the guaranteed prize rolled over into tonight's draw. Rollovers happen whenever no single ticket matches all five main numbers plus the PowerBall, and the unclaimed portion carries forward, growing the pot for the next draw. Look for the National Lottery signage at the till point, and tell the cashier you'd like to play PowerBall, or ask for a Quick Pick if you don't have numbers in mind. Tickets close at around 20:30 on draw nights, so it pays not to leave it too late. I always find draw night oddly exciting, even when I'm not the one holding the ticket. There's something about knowing millions of South Africans are checking the same numbers at the same time. Let us know in the comments below… The South African is the first to deliver Lotto results each day. Check back at 21:00 for tonight's results.