SA PowerBall Plus Results — Friday, 16 May 2025
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These are the official, verified SA PowerBall Plus results for 16 May 2025. The draw took place on Friday, 16 May 2025 at 21:00 SAST using a dedicated independent machine — completely separate from the main PowerBall draw and its prize pool.
The PowerBall Plus winning numbers for 16 May 2025 were 4, 10, 30, 48, 49 with a PowerBall of 8. No player matched all 5 numbers + PowerBall, so the Division 1 jackpot rolled over to the next draw. A total of 195,840 players won prizes across all 9 divisions, sharing R 1,919,807.20 in total payouts.
Results sourced from verified Ithuba National Lottery draw records. Always confirm winning tickets via nationallottery.co.za or an authorised SA Lotto retailer. For informational and entertainment purposes only. Please gamble responsibly.
PowerBall Plus Prize Divisions & Payouts — 16 May 2025
Full Division 1–9 breakdown for the 16 May 2025 SA PowerBall Plus draw. Match as few as 0 main numbers + PowerBall (Division 9) to win a prize.
| Division | Match Required | Winners | Prize Per Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 + PowerBall | 5 Numbers + PowerBall | 0 | — |
| 25 Numbers | 5 of 5 (no PowerBall) | 1 | R 163,128.60 |
| 34 + PowerBall | 4 Numbers + PowerBall | 22 | R 4,643.20 |
| 44 Numbers | 4 of 5 (no PowerBall) | 309 | R 560.50 |
| 53 + PowerBall | 3 Numbers + PowerBall | 797 | R 245.70 |
| 63 Numbers | 3 of 5 (no PowerBall) | 14,014 | R 11.60 |
| 72 + PowerBall | 2 Numbers + PowerBall | 11,967 | R 10.20 |
| 81 + PowerBall | 1 Number + PowerBall | 62,894 | R 7.50 |
| 90 + PowerBall | PowerBall only | 105,836 | R 5.00 |
Full Draw Summary
| Draw Date | 16 May 2025 (Friday) |
| Draw Number | #1615 |
| Winning Numbers | 4, 10, 30, 48, 49 + PB 8 |
| Total Division Winners | 195,840 |
| Rollover Number | 0 |
| Total Prize Pool | R 4,142,944.89 |
| Total Ticket Sales | R 8,633,370.00 |
| Draw Machine | RNG2/RNG2 |
| Total Payout to Winners | R 1,919,807.20 |
How to Check Your PowerBall Plus Ticket — 16 May 2025
Before comparing your numbers, confirm you are eligible for the 16 May 2025 PowerBall Plus draw. This is an add-on game and requires a separate opt-in at purchase.
Compare your numbers to: 4, 10, 30, 48, 49 + PowerBall 8.
The minimum winning combination is 0 numbers + PowerBall (Division 9). Match all 5 numbers + PowerBall for the Division 1 jackpot. Refer to the prize table above for exact payout amounts per division.
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Use our free instant ticket checker — enter your 5 numbers and PowerBall to verify against the official 16 May 2025 results in seconds.
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Draw Analysis & Insights — 16 May 2025
Compared to the last 14 draws, where the average main-ball sum was 130, this draw's sum of 141 came in above the recent average. The number 48 returned after being absent for 13 consecutive draws — the longest gap among this draw's five main numbers. 1 of this draw's numbers (4) also featured in the top-5 most frequent numbers over the recent draws.
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Frequently Asked Questions — PowerBall Plus 16 May 2025
What were the PowerBall Plus results for 16 May 2025? +
The official SA PowerBall Plus winning numbers for 16 May 2025 were 4, 10, 30, 48, 49, with a PowerBall of 8. These numbers were drawn using an independent 5/50 + 1/20 machine at 21:00 SAST on Friday, 16 May 2025.
Did PowerBall Plus roll over on 16 May 2025? +
Yes — the jackpot rolled over. No tickets matched all 5 numbers + PowerBall on 16 May 2025. The Division 1 jackpot pool rolls forward and will be added to the next scheduled PowerBall Plus draw, potentially growing to a larger sum.
How much was the total PowerBall Plus payout on 16 May 2025? +
The total payout across all 9 prize divisions for the 16 May 2025 SA PowerBall Plus draw was R 1,919,807.20, shared among 195,840 winning ticket holders. See the Division 1–9 table above for a full breakdown by division.
When does a winning ticket from 16 May 2025 expire? +
Winning SA PowerBall Plus tickets from the 16 May 2025 draw must be claimed by 16 May 2026 — exactly 365 days from the draw date. After this deadline, Ithuba will not honour unclaimed prizes. Do not delay — present your original, unaltered ticket at an authorised retailer (for prizes up to R49,999) or contact Ithuba directly for larger amounts.
Did any numbers repeat from the previous PowerBall Plus draw? +
No. None of the five main winning numbers from this draw appeared in the immediately preceding PowerBall Plus draw.