Two New Multimillionaires in South Africa: PowerBall Jackpots Make History
South Africa's National Lottery made history with two massive jackpots, creating two new multimillionaires in a single night. A Nedbank player won R163 million, and an FNB player secured R31 million in the PowerBall and PowerBall PLUS draws on Tuesday.
This is the largest jackpot of the year, with the Nedbank player winning after manually selecting a ticket for just R30. The FNB player, on the other hand, used QuickPick selections and spent R150 to win the PowerBall PLUS draw.
The popularity of digital platforms is evident, with over 60% of Lotto participants choosing online or mobile banking apps. The excitement didn't stop there, as there were numerous additional winners across different divisions, sharing in the momentous occasion.
ITHUBA, the National Lottery operator, announced the record-breaking PowerBall jackpot of R163 million, claimed by the Nedbank player. The PowerBall PLUS draw also saw an FNB player win R31 million, adding to the night's thrilling wins.
The CEO of ITHUBA, Charmaine Mabuza, expressed her excitement, stating that South Africa now has two new multimillionaires. She emphasized the transformative nature of the PowerBall jackpot and the life-changing impact it will have on the winners. Mabuza also encouraged all players to check their tickets, as there are more winners to be found across various divisions.
The double-jackpot event attracted an unprecedented number of participants, with over 60% opting for digital play solutions. This shift towards online and mobile platforms highlights a growing trend in the National Lottery's participation.
The National Lottery celebrated a range of winners across different divisions, including PowerBall and PowerBall PLUS. Division 2 winners shared R800,000, Division 3 winners received over R9,000, and PowerBall PLUS Division 2 and 3 winners claimed substantial amounts, further adding to the night's excitement and success.
