Tonight’s PowerBall Xtra guarantees a R22 million payout. A cascade rule kicks in on the eighth and final draw of every month, making that happen.

The PowerBall draw runs straight before it on the same numbers.

The draw takes place at 21:00 on eTV and SABC2, with ticket sales closing at 20:40. So if you haven’t got your numbers in yet, there’s still time, but not much of it.

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How to play tonight’s PowerBall

A standard board costs R10 and requires picking 5 numbers from 1 to 50, plus one PowerBall number from 1 to 16.

Adding the Xtra option costs an extra R5 per board and gives you a second chance to win on the same set of numbers in a separate draw straight after the main one.

Why tonight’s Xtra draw is guaranteed to pay out

Normally, if no one matches all six Xtra numbers, that jackpot simply rolls over to the next draw.

But on the eighth and final Xtra draw of each month, a cascade rule kicks in.

Instead of rolling over again, the cascade rule forces the money down into the lower prize divisions.

This guarantees one or more winners will share tonight’s R22 million, regardless of whether anyone hits the top division.

The odds of matching all five numbers plus the PowerBall for Division 1 sit at 1 in 33 900 160 under the current PowerBall matrix.

Where to buy your PowerBall tickets

Tickets are available at participating retailers, via the Sizekhaya website and app, through USSD, and via select participating banking apps.

Winners of R50 000 or more are offered free trauma counselling and financial advice, and all PowerBall payouts are tax-free.

It is very exciting knowing tonight’s Xtra money is guaranteed to land in someone’s pocket, hey. Make sure you’ve added that extra R5 to your board.

Are you playing tonight’s numbers, and did you remember to add Xtra?

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