Each Thursday after 7:30pm AEST, Powerball is drawn from 2 barrels. 7 numbers are drawn from the main barrel (numbered from 1 to 35) and 1 Powerball number is drawn from the Powerball barrel (numbered from 1 to 20).
To win Division 1 you need to select all 7 winning numbers plus the Powerball in a single game panel. You can win a prize with as little as 2 winning numbers and the Powerball number.
You can play a Powerball entry online, via The Lott app or in-store. Follow the steps below to learn more.
1. Go to the Powerball Play page and choose how you want to play:
Playing a QuickPick is the easiest way to play, where the number of games you play is fixed and your numbers are randomly generated. Other ways to play include playing a marked entry or a variety of Pick or System entries. See Ways to Play for the complete guide.
2. Choose your numbers:
For a standard marked entry, choose 7 numbers from 1 to 35 or use the autofill option.
3. Choose 1 Powerball number:
Choose a Powerball number from 1 to 20 in a single game panel. If you are playing a PowerHit entry you do not need to select a Powerball number as you are guaranteed the Powerball!
4. Purchase your entry:
Add the entry to your cart, complete the checkout process and you are done.
5. Playing in-store?
Ask your retailer for a Powerball Quickpick or select your own numbers on a marked coupon. Your friendly retailer can help you with all the different entry types available in-store.
To win the Division 1 jackpot in Powerball, your entry needs to match all 7 winning numbers plus the winning Powerball number in a single game panel.
However, you can win a prize with as little as 2 winning numbers plus the Powerball number in a single game. For a complete prize list see the latest draw results.
Powerball is Australia’s big jackpotting lottery, delivering some of the biggest jackpot prizes the nation has ever seen. Imagine winning Division 1 and having the freedom to play by your own rules. Read more about some of our favourite wins.
Powerball has 9 prize divisions. The winning combinations and odds of winning each Powerball prize division (based on 1 standard game) are shown below.
7 winning numbers + the Powerball
Odds of winning (based on 1 standard game) are 134,490,400:1
Odds of winning (based on 1 standard game) are 134,490,400:1
7 winning numbers
Odds of winning (based on 1 standard game) are 7,078,443:1
Odds of winning (based on 1 standard game) are 7,078,443:1
6 winning numbers + the Powerball
Odds of winning (based on 1 standard game) are 686,176:1
Odds of winning (based on 1 standard game) are 686,176:1
6 winning numbers
Odds of winning (based on 1 standard game) are 36,115:1
Odds of winning (based on 1 standard game) are 36,115:1
5 winning numbers + the Powerball
Odds of winning (based on 1 standard game) are 16,943:1
Odds of winning (based on 1 standard game) are 16,943:1
4 winning numbers + the Powerball
Odds of winning (based on 1 standard game) are 1,173:1
Odds of winning (based on 1 standard game) are 1,173:1
5 winning numbers
Odds of winning (based on 1 standard game) are 892:1
Odds of winning (based on 1 standard game) are 892:1
3 winning numbers + the Powerball
Odds of winning (based on 1 standard game) are 188:1
Odds of winning (based on 1 standard game) are 188:1
2 winning numbers + the Powerball
Odds of winning (based on 1 standard game) are 66:1
Odds of winning (based on 1 standard game) are 66:1
Powerball winners
There are many ways to play Powerball. Check out the range of options below to see what you’d like to try playing. To play a standard entry you need to select 7 numbers (between 1 and 35) and 1 Powerball number (between 1 and 20) in each game panel.
1. Standard entries
You can choose to play a QuickPick or a Marked entry.
A QuickPick is the easiest way to play, where the number of games you play is fixed and your numbers are randomly generated for you.
A Marked entry lets you choose how many games you would like to play, plus you can select the numbers that are meaningful to you, and even save them as a Favourite for next time. You can play up to 18 games by marking a coupon in-store, or up to 50 games when creating your own entry online.
2. PowerHit entry
A PowerHit entry guarantees you the winning Powerball number.
3. System & Pick entries
System and Pick entries give you more chances to win, plus the chance to win across multiple prize divisions.
A System entry gives you the option to play more than the standard 7 numbers from the first barrel of 35. You can choose from 8 to 20 numbers giving you more chances to win, plus the chance to win across multiple prize divisions. Learn more about System entries.
A PowerHit System entry which not only guarantees the Powerball, but allows you to pick from 8 to 15 numbers from the main barrel.
A Pick entry guarantees you either 1 or 2 winning numbers. Having a guaranteed winning number gives you more chances to win, plus the chance to win across multiple prize divisions. Learn more about Pick entries.
A PowerHit Pick 5 or PowerHit Pick 6 entry which guarantees the Powerball, and also 1 or 2 winning numbers from the main barrel.
4. Advance Entries
Once you’ve selected your Powerball entry type, you can choose the draws and number of weeks you'd like to play. If you're planning a holiday or don’t have time to buy a ticket online or in-store you can plan ahead and schedule your entry with an Advance entry, Multi-week entry or set-up a Subscription.
- An Advance entry allows you to play your favourite game in a future draw, up to 10 weeks in advance. Learn more about Advance entries.
- A Multi-week entry lets you play your entry across multiple draws. You can choose to play up to 10 consecutive Powerball draws. Learn more about Multi-week entries.
- A Subscription entry allows you to automatically enter every draw or at a certain Powerball jackpot level and is a great way to ensure you never miss a draw. Learn more about Subscription entries.
Powerball Syndicates
A Powerball Syndicate is a group of players working together to increase their chance of winning. With a group of players you can pool your money to buy a bigger entry, which could give you more chances to win. If your syndicate wins, the prizes are shared amongst all syndicate members!
You can join syndicates already set up in-store, and play with others in your local community. Find out more about Syndicates.
Powerball ticket price
- Play from $5.40 for 4 games.
- Guarantee the Powerball and play a PowerHit from $26.95.
Draw time
Powerball is drawn every Thursday night and is broadcast at approximately 8:30pm AEST (9:30pm AEDT) on Channel 7 or 7TWO and affiliated regional stations (check your local TV guide).
Draw close time is Thursday 7:30pm AEST (8:30pm AEDT).
How do I check my Powerball ticket?
1. Check your tickets online:
All the latest draw results can be found right here on The Lott website and are updated right after the draw has taken place.
2. Check your tickets in-store:
Visit The Lott nearest to you to find out if your ticket is a winner. You can check your lottery tickets using the self-service checker in-store, or your friendly retailer can check them for you at the counter. For smaller prizes retailers can also pay out your winnings on the spot!
3. Watch the draw on TV:
Powerball draws can be seen on 7TWO at approximately 8:30pm AEST on the night of the official draw.
4. Get Powerball results straight to your inbox:
If you have an online account with The Lott you can subscribe to results emails for all of our lottery games within the My Settings section of your account. Not already a member? Join today.
5. Scan your ticket with The Lott app:
Access lotto results anywhere, anytime with The Lott app for iOS and Android.
- Stay up-to-date on the next draw jackpot amounts and recent dividends
- Scan your tickets purchased in-store to see if you're a winner
- Locate The Lott store nearest to you.
How do I claim my Powerball prize?
You can claim your Powerball prize online or in-store depending on the prize amount and where you purchased your ticket.
If you win a prize from a purchase made using your online lottery account, we will deposit the prize money directly into the same account, usually the next day. You will also be notified by email about your prize-winning entry.
For Division 1 wins, the prize money will be deposited directly into your online lottery account after a two-week provisional period has elapsed. We'll also call you personally with the good news!
Check out our Claiming Prizes page for more information on how to claim your Powerball prize.
View the official Game Rules for Powerball You can also view the full breakdown of the prize pool distribution here.