South Africa PowerBall Results for Draw 1697 held on Tuesday, 24 February 2026, are being closely followed by players across the country as large estimated jackpots continue to drive strong ticket sales nationwide.
#DrawResults – 24/02/26
South Africa PowerBall Results – Draw 1697
Main numbers: 19, 23, 33, 34, 41
PowerBall: 09
Numerical order: 19, 23, 33, 34, 41 + 09
Match 5 + PowerBall: 0 winners
Match 5: 0 winners
Match 4 + PowerBall: 21 winners — R30,691.70 each
Match 4: 384 winners — R1,095.80 each
Match 3 + PowerBall: 967 winners — R491.90 each
Match 3: 17,303 winners — R22.90 each
Match 2 + PowerBall: 13,651 winners — R21.90 each
Match 1 + PowerBall: 70,950 winners — R15.00 each
Match PowerBall: 115,017 winners — R10.00 each
South Africa PowerBall PLUS Results – Draw 1697
Main numbers: 09, 14, 39, 41, 48
PowerBall: 10
Numerical order: 09, 14, 39, 41, 48 + 10
Match 5 + PowerBall: 0 winners
Match 5: 0 winners
Match 4 + PowerBall: 18 winners — R15,450.10 each
Match 4: 295 winners — R615.50 each
Match 3 + PowerBall: 736 winners — R278.90 each
Match 3: 13,585 winners — R12.60 each
Match 2 + PowerBall: 10,835 winners — R11.90 each
Match 1 + PowerBall: 59,544 winners — R7.50 each
Match PowerBall: 101,311 winners — R5.00 each
Jackpot update
The combined estimated jackpot value for this draw stands at an impressive R82 million, including:
PowerBall estimated jackpot: R55 million
PowerBall PLUS estimated jackpot: R27 million
Estimated jackpots are based on projected ticket sales for the draw. The overall prize pool is made up of approximately 50% of PowerBall and PowerBall PLUS ticket sales, with each prize division — including the jackpot — allocated a share.
What is PowerBall?
PowerBall is a South African National Lottery game where players select 5 main numbers from 1 to 50 and 1 PowerBall number from 1 to 20. The jackpot is won by matching all five main numbers plus the PowerBall number.
What is PowerBall PLUS?
PowerBall PLUS gives players a second chance to win using the same numbers played in the main PowerBall draw. It is an additional game that can only be entered once PowerBall has been played. PowerBall PLUS costs half the price of a PowerBall entry and has its own separate draw.
How to play PowerBall and PowerBall PLUS
To participate, players must select 5 numbers from 1 to 50 and 1 PowerBall number from 1 to 20. Entries can be made in several ways:
• Choose your own numbers on a Play Slip or online.
• Use Quick Pick to let the system randomly select numbers.
• Ask a retailer to enter numbers directly into the terminal (up to 20 boards per entry).
• Select multiple consecutive draws in advance (where available).
Remember, you must first enter PowerBall before adding PowerBall PLUS. Both games operate with separate draws.
Estimated vs Guaranteed jackpots
An Estimated Jackpot reflects the expected jackpot amount based on projected ticket sales. Estimated amounts are typically very accurate.
A Guaranteed Jackpot is a promotional feature where a minimum jackpot amount is secured regardless of ticket sales. It is often set above the estimated value. If ticket sales generate a prize pool larger than the guaranteed amount, the higher jackpot will always be paid out. In simple terms, the guaranteed amount acts as a safety net — but players always receive the bigger prize if sales exceed expectations.
For official draw confirmation and detailed prize breakdowns, visit the South Africa National Lottery website.
