SA PowerBall Plus Results — Friday, 23 January 2026
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These are the official, verified SA PowerBall Plus results for 23 January 2026. The draw took place on Friday, 23 January 2026 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 23 January 2026 were 3, 16, 18, 23, 42 with a PowerBall of 20. No player matched all 5 numbers + PowerBall, so the Division 1 jackpot rolled over to the next draw. A total of 181,563 players won prizes across all 9 divisions, sharing R 1,860,360.90 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 — 23 January 2026
Full Division 1–9 breakdown for the 23 January 2026 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) | 2 | R 84,083.80 |
| 34 + PowerBall | 4 Numbers + PowerBall | 12 | R 8,775.70 |
| 44 Numbers | 4 of 5 (no PowerBall) | 352 | R 507.20 |
| 53 + PowerBall | 3 Numbers + PowerBall | 732 | R 275.70 |
| 63 Numbers | 3 of 5 (no PowerBall) | 15,555 | R 10.80 |
| 72 + PowerBall | 2 Numbers + PowerBall | 11,524 | R 10.90 |
| 81 + PowerBall | 1 Number + PowerBall | 58,401 | R 7.50 |
| 90 + PowerBall | PowerBall only | 94,985 | R 5.00 |
Full Draw Summary
| Draw Date | 23 January 2026 (Friday) |
| Draw Number | #1688 |
| Winning Numbers | 3, 16, 18, 23, 42 + PB 20 |
| Total Division Winners | 181,563 |
| Rollover Number | 0 |
| Total Prize Pool | R 4,153,153.75 |
| Total Ticket Sales | R 8,306,307.50 |
| Draw Machine | RNG 3 |
| Total Payout to Winners | R 1,860,360.90 |
How to Check Your PowerBall Plus Ticket — 23 January 2026
Before comparing your numbers, confirm you are eligible for the 23 January 2026 PowerBall Plus draw. This is an add-on game and requires a separate opt-in at purchase.
Compare your numbers to: 3, 16, 18, 23, 42 + PowerBall 20.
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 23 January 2026 results in seconds.
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Draw Analysis & Insights — 23 January 2026
Compared to the last 20 draws, where the average main-ball sum was 134, this draw's sum of 102 came in below the recent average. The number 18 returned after being absent for 20 consecutive draws — the longest gap among this draw's five main numbers. None of this draw's numbers came from the recent top-5 most frequent list — a reminder that frequency never predicts a draw.
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Frequently Asked Questions — PowerBall Plus 23 January 2026
What were the PowerBall Plus results for 23 January 2026? +
The official SA PowerBall Plus winning numbers for 23 January 2026 were 3, 16, 18, 23, 42, with a PowerBall of 20. These numbers were drawn using an independent 5/50 + 1/20 machine at 21:00 SAST on Friday, 23 January 2026.
Did PowerBall Plus roll over on 23 January 2026? +
Yes — the jackpot rolled over. No tickets matched all 5 numbers + PowerBall on 23 January 2026. 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 23 January 2026? +
The total payout across all 9 prize divisions for the 23 January 2026 SA PowerBall Plus draw was R 1,860,360.90, shared among 181,563 winning ticket holders. See the Division 1–9 table above for a full breakdown by division.
When does a winning ticket from 23 January 2026 expire? +
Winning SA PowerBall Plus tickets from the 23 January 2026 draw must be claimed by 23 January 2027 — 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.