PowerBall and PowerBall Plus on Tuesday 3 February 2026

South African lottery players are eyeing a combined jackpot of R34 million in the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws scheduled for Tuesday, February 3, 2026. This comes after a recent R179 million PowerBall win, which concluded a lengthy streak of 24 consecutive rollovers.

Jackpot Climbs Following Recent Win

The current total of R34 million is comprised of a R21 million jackpot for PowerBall and R13 million for PowerBall Plus. This follows a period of significant lottery payouts, including a record-breaking R232 million win in February 2019 – equivalent to R314 million in today’s money – and a R33 million PowerBall Plus win on New Year’s Eve.

Did You Know? The recent R179 million PowerBall jackpot was won with a R15 Quick Pick purchased through the FNB banking app.

Recent Draw Results

The Friday, January 30, 2026, PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws yielded no winners. The PowerBall numbers drawn were 19, 26, 31, 33, and 39, with a PowerBall of 02. For PowerBall Plus, the numbers were 02, 09, 14, 35, and 42, with a PowerBall of 09.

Lotto Versus PowerBall: Understanding the Odds

While PowerBall and PowerBall Plus offer substantial jackpots, players may find better odds with other lottery games. PowerBall is drawn 104 times per year, while Lotto, Lotto Plus 1, and Lotto Plus 2 are drawn every Wednesday and Saturday. Daily Lotto offers even more frequent draws, excluding Christmas Day, totaling 364 days a year.

Expert Insight: The differing frequencies of draws across various lottery games directly impact a player’s statistical chance of winning, even if the jackpot amounts vary significantly.

Odds of Winning

The odds of winning PowerBall and PowerBall Plus on February 3, 2026, are 42 million to one. Lotto, Lotto Plus 1, and Lotto Plus 2 offer more favorable odds at 20 million to one. Daily Lotto presents the best odds, requiring players to match five numbers from 1 to 36.

Claiming Your Winnings

Winners of any of the three lottery types must possess a valid winning ticket or SMS/email confirmation, be 18 years or older, and have a valid South African bank account (no older than three months) and proof of identity. Winnings must be claimed within 365 days of the draw date.

Prize payouts are tiered based on the amount won. Retail stores pay out winnings up to R2,000. Winnings between R10,000 and R50,000 must be claimed at an Approved Prize Payment Centre (APPC). Participating banks facilitate EFT payments up to R249,999 (African Bank up to R49,999). Amounts exceeding R250,000 require an in-person claim at an ITHUBA office.

How to Participate

Tickets for the February 3, 2026, PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws are available until 20:30, ahead of the 21:00 draw broadcast live on e.tv (channel 194). A standard entry costs R5, with an additional R2.50 for PowerBall Plus. Players can also opt for a Quick Pick, an auto-generated selection of numbers.

Tickets can be purchased via the National Lottery website, by dialing 1207529# and following the prompts, or through the National Lottery Mobile App, as well as at participating retailers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the PowerBall numbers drawn on January 30, 2026?

The PowerBall numbers drawn on January 30, 2026, were 19, 26, 31, 33, 39, with a PowerBall of 02.

What are the odds of winning the Lotto?

The odds of winning Lotto, Lotto Plus 1, and Lotto Plus 2 are 20 million to one.

Where can I claim winnings over R250,000?

Winnings exceeding R250,000 must be claimed in person at an ITHUBA office.

Considering the varying odds and potential payouts across different lottery games, how do you approach the decision of which lottery to play?