{
  "id": 1667392,
  "title": "Powerball: R102 million jackpot up for grabs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/powerball-r102-million-jackpot-up-for-grabs",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T07:50:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/lotto/powerball-r102-million-jackpot-up-for-grabs/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tonight's PowerBall and PowerBall XTRA draws will award a combined jackpot of R102 million. The draw will be held on Tuesday, 18 August, shortly after 9pm. To witness the live draw in real time, tune in to SABC 2. The estimated individual pot sizes are R88,000,000 for PowerBall and R14,000,000 for PowerBall XTRA.\n\nIf you win and purchased tickets at a retail establishment, you can claim your prize immediately at your local participating store. This applies to winners who have earned up to R10,000. For larger prizes up to R249,999, claiming can be done online. The online process for claiming prizes is completed within 72 working hours. There are two methods for online claim: either via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) from your Sizekhaya iLottery Wallet or auto-payment to your bank account through online banking channels. Sizekhaya also allows for winners who placed their bets either in-store or online to claim at the Sizekhaya offices, where the payment will be issued electronically and processed within 72 hours.\n\nThe cost of playing PowerBall is R10 per board, including VAT. PowerBall Plus costs an additional R5 per board. PowerBall can also be played through selected banking apps, subject to terms and conditions. To learn more about how to play, visit www.nationallottery.co.za and navigate to the How to Play section.",
  "summary": "Tonight's draw could turn you into a multi-millionaire in just 2mins",
  "key_points": [
    "R102 million Powerball jackpot up for grabs",
    "Draw held on Tuesday, 18 August",
    "Prizes can be claimed immediately for up to R10,000"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}