PowerBall Plus Lottery Myths

If you’re selecting random numbers in hopes of winning big, then you’re better off just burning that money.

The PowerBall Plus is one of those lotteries that people nod to when mentioned, like they know what it’s about, but later they ask “Is that the same as PowerBall?”. On YesPlay it’s called RSA Powerball plus 5/50 and it works on fixed odds. This means that you get to pick the numbers, you see the price, and you know what your return will be if your numbers come up.

Common mix-ups

I want to clear something up. A lot of people believe that PowerBall and PowerBall Plus are just two labels for the same draw. That’s simply not true. Although they share the same shape, five main numbers from 1 to 50 and a separate bonus ball from 1 to 20, they are two entirely different games and have different sets of results.

Be sure to always find the perfect number combination or you’ll just be throwing your money away. One thing you’ll love about YesPlay is that you don’t need to bet the whole amount all at once. Instead, you can split the total bet amount into smaller chunks. If you’re interested in getting to know all the advantages of betting on YesPlay, you can find more information you can find here.

Pick markets

A good place to start is with the main balls. YesPlay prices start with matching 1 to 4 numbers, while the bonus ball is not included in these calculations. Matching 1 ball will get you R9.50, 2 balls R101.00, 3 balls R1,351.00 and 4 balls will get you a massive R25,001.00. So if you spend R29 on “1 ball” with a multiplier of 9.50 and hit your number, your payout is going to be R275.50. Not bad, hey?

Here’s one more thing: you can’t just combine any markets without thinking. YesPlay’s rules include a cap when you mix number types, so before you place your bet, you better check if you’ve done everything right. You should also decide on the budget you are happy with beforehand, because otherwise a good session can easily turn into something very, very bad.

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