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Are you the next Powerball or Powerball XTRA millionaire?

This week’s PowerBall jackpot is heating up, with an estimated jackpot of R106 million up for grabs in Friday’s draw.

9OCT Powerball Jackpot Combined 800x418 Exact

9OCT Powerball Jackpot Combined 800x418 Exact

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This week’s PowerBall jackpot is heating up, with an estimated jackpot of R106 million up for grabs in Friday’s draw.

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For players looking for even more ways to win, the PowerBall XTRA jackpot is at an estimated R10 million. With millions on the line, South Africans could be one ticket away from turning a regular draw into a life-changing moment.

The total estimated jackpot sits at R116 million. Seize your moment, purchase your ticket this Friday before 8 PM tonight.

PowerBall tickets are available from authorised National Lottery retailers nationwide, online and through participating banking platforms. They cost R10 each. Sales close shortly before the live, televised draw that takes place tonight at 9pm.

Players are encouraged to check their tickets carefully after the draw and to sign the back of their ticket immediately after purchase.

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