R49-million to be WON PowerBall and PowerBall Plus on Tuesday 10 February 2026

South African lottery players are eyeing a combined jackpot of R49 million in the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws scheduled for Tuesday, February 10, 2026. This follows a recent run of luck, including a R179 million PowerBall payout just over a fortnight ago, spurred by 24 consecutive rollovers.

PowerBall and PowerBall Plus on February 10, 2026

The upcoming PowerBall draw offers a potential R31 million prize, while PowerBall Plus is set at R18 million. This brings the total available prize money to R49 million. Players also have the opportunity to participate in the Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2 draws on Wednesday, February 11, with a combined jackpot of R46 million.

Did You Know? The highest-ever jackpot win in South Africa reached R232 million in February 2019, which equates to R314 million when adjusted for inflation to today’s money.

The last PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draw, held on Friday, February 6, 2026, did not produce a winner. The winning numbers were 06, 13, 21, 28, 31 with a PowerBall of 05, and 02, 06, 35, 36, 46 with a PowerBall of 02.

PowerBall vs. Lotto: Odds of Winning

While both PowerBall and Lotto offer substantial jackpots, the odds of winning differ. PowerBall is drawn 104 times per year, while Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2 are drawn every Wednesday and Saturday. The Daily Lotto, offering smaller prizes, is playable every day except Christmas Day, totaling 364 draws annually.

Expert Insight: The frequency of draws and the associated odds highlight the inherent risk-reward dynamic of lottery participation. While the potential payouts are significant, the probability of winning remains statistically low, requiring players to weigh their investment against the likelihood of success.

To participate in the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws on February 10, 2026, players must select five numbers from 1 to 50 and one PowerBall number from 1 to 20. A standard entry costs R5, with an additional R2.50 required for PowerBall Plus. The odds of winning the PowerBall jackpot are 1 in 42,375,200, with the average jackpot payout historically around R22 million.

For Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2, players choose six numbers from 1 to 58 for an entry fee of R5 per board, plus R2.50 for the Plus 1 and 2 options. The odds of winning the Lotto jackpot are 1 in 40,475,358, with an average payout of roughly R5.95 million. This week’s R46 million Lotto jackpot is significantly above the historical average.

Claiming Your Winnings

Winners must possess a valid winning ticket, be 18 years of age or older, and have a valid South African bank account (no older than three months) along with valid proof of identity. Winnings must be claimed within 365 days of the draw date.

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

Lottery Draws in South Africa

Tickets for the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws on February 10, 2026, are available until 20:30, thirty minutes before the official draw at 21:00. Players can opt for a Quick Pick, an auto-generated selection, as did the recent R179-million PowerBall jackpot winner.

Tickets can be purchased on 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 for Friday, February 6, 2026?

The PowerBall numbers were 06, 13, 21, 28, 31 with a PowerBall of 05.

What were the PowerBall Plus numbers for Friday, February 6, 2026?

The PowerBall Plus numbers were 02, 06, 35, 36, 46 with a PowerBall of 02.

What is the deadline for claiming lottery winnings?

Winnings must be claimed within 365 days of the date of the draw.

Considering the substantial jackpots on offer, what strategies, if any, do you believe players employ when selecting their lottery numbers?