To win the jackpot (Division 1) 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.
Powerball has 9 prize divisions. The winning combinations and odds of winning each Powerball prize division (based on 1 standard game) are shown below:
There are a number of ways you can increase your chances of winning:
1. Try a PowerHit where you’re guaranteed the winning Powerball number.
2. Try a special entry type like a Pick or System entry. Select more numbers with a System entry or guarantee one or two winning numbers with a Pick entry.
3. Pool your money and play as a group in a Syndicate. Syndicates help you to buy larger entries that have greater chance of winning.
You can claim your Powerball prize online or in-store depending on the prize amount and where you purchased your ticket. Check out our Claiming Prizes page for more information on how to claim your Powerball prize.