South Africa PowerBall XTRA FAQs

If you are thinking of playing South Africa PowerBall XTRA, this section will cover any questions you might want to ask about this great game.

Question: What is PowerBall XTRA?

Answer: PowerBall XTRA is a supplementary PowerBall game which players can enter for a small additional fee of R5. A separate draw is held, randomly selecting five new numbers from 1 to 50 and one PowerBall from 1 to 16. Players who have opted in use the same line as they entered in the main PowerBall game, and can win prizes in nine different tiers.

Question: When are South Africa PowerBall XTRA draws held?

Answer: South Africa PowerBall XTRA draws take place straight after South Africa PowerBall draws, which happen on Tuesdays and Fridays at 9:00pm UTC+2.

Question: When do South Africa PowerBall XTRA ticket sales close?

Answer: You must purchase your South Africa PowerBall and PowerBall XTRA tickets by 9pm local time from authorised retailers within South Africa.

Question: How do I win a South Africa PowerBall XTRA prize?

Answer: Players must match at least the PowerBall to win a prize on PowerBall XTRA. To win the jackpot, participants must match all five main numbers and the PowerBall.

Question: How long do I have to claim any South Africa PowerBall XTRA prizes?

Answer: Prizes expire 365 days after the winning draw, with 50 percent of the value of any unclaimed prize donated to good causes.

Question: What is the minimum age to play South Africa PowerBall XTRA?

Answer: You must be at least 18 years old to play South Africa PowerBall and South Africa PowerBall XTRA.

Question: Will I pay tax on my South Africa PowerBall XTRA winnings?

Answer: It is recommended that you consult a tax specialist about any possible liabilities arising from winning a large South Africa PowerBall XTRA prize.

Question: What are the odds of winning a South Africa PowerBall XTRA prize?

Answer: The odds of winning any prize on South Africa PowerBall XTRA are 1 in 15, while the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 33,900,160. Visit the South Africa PowerBall XTRA Prizes page to find the odds of winning in each tier.

Question: Is there a limit to how many times South Africa PowerBall XTRA can roll over or the size of the jackpot?

Answer: Yes – the jackpot will roll over for every draw it's not won, except for the last draw of each month. In these draws, if there is again no jackpot winner, the prize pool for the top prize will be rolled down and shared between Division 2 prize winners, or Division 3 prize winners if there are none in 2. If there are no winners in Divisions 1, 2, or 3, the jackpot will continue to roll up even on the last draw of the month. These special end-of-month draws are known as 'Jackpot Cascades'.

Question: When will the next South Africa PowerBall XTRA draw take place?

Answer: Your next chance to win the jackpot will be on Friday 19th June 2026 .

Question: How much is the current South Africa PowerBall XTRA jackpot?

Answer: Next time South Africa PowerBall XTRA is drawn, you will be playing for R128 Million.

Question: How much does it cost to buy a South Africa PowerBall XTRA ticket?

Answer: A single ticket costs R5, but it's not possible to purchase a PowerBall XTRA ticket on its own – you'll need to add it to a regular R10 PowerBall ticket.

Question: Did PowerBall XTRA once have a different name?

Answer: Yes – the game's name was changed from 'PowerBall Plus' to 'PowerBall XTRA' in June 2026 when Sizekhaya took over as lottery operator from Ithuba.