R178 million PowerBall jackpot won via FNB banking app
The winner spent just R15 on their winning ticket, which was purchased via the FNB banking app using a Quick Pick selection.
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A LUCKY punter has become R178 million richer after winning Tuesday night's PowerBall jackpot. The National Lottery Ithuba has confirmed that the jackpot was a whopping R178,955,240.90.
The winner spent just R15 on their winning ticket, which was purchased via the FNB banking app using a Quick Pick selection.
This remarkable win ranks as the second-largest National Lottery jackpot in South African history. The highest payout for PowerBall was R232 million won by a Cape Town resident in February 2019.
According to Ithuba, the winner will be contacted directly by their bank to notify them of their win, and will need to claim their prize from a local Ithuba office.
The winner will also receive free trauma and financial counselling as part of Ithuba's standard protocol.