How to play Powerball

 

Division 1 prize

$4 Million +

Jackpots start from $4 Million and increase each week until won. Jackpot has reached a massive $200 Million in the past!

About Powerball  

 

Choose how you play

You can play a marked entry, QuickPick, System, Pick, PowerHit, PowerHit System and PowerHit Pick entry.

Ways to Play  

 

Select numbers

Choose 7 numbers from 1 to 35 PLUS choose 1 Powerball number from 1 to 20 in a single game panel.

More Options  

 

Cost to play

From $5.40

Play from $5.40 for 4 games.

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Prize divisions

Divs 1 to 9

There are 9 winning prize divisions in Powerball. 

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How to win

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.

Winning Combinations  

 

Draw close time

Thur 7:30pm AEST

Draw close time is Thursday 7:30pm AEST (8:30pm AEDT) and is drawn shortly after. 

Results Info  

 

Where to play

Buy your Powerball entries in-store, online or via The Lott app

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DIVISION 1 PRIZE

$4 Million +

Jackpots from $4 Million each week until won. Jackpot has reached a massive $150 Million in the past!

About Powerball  

 

CHOOSE HOW YOU PLAY

You can play a marked entry, QuickPick, System, Pick, PowerHit, PowerHit System and PowerHit Pick entry.

Ways to Play  

 

SELECT NUMBERS

Choose 7 numbers from 1 to 35 PLUS choose 1 Powerball number from 1 to 20 in a single game panel.

More Options  
 

 

COST TO PLAY

From $5.40

Play from $5.40 for 4 games.

Play Now

 

PRIZE DIVISIONS

Divs 1 to 9

There are 9 winning prize divisions in Powerball.

View Divisions  

 

HOW TO WIN

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.

Winning Combinations  

 

DRAW CLOSE TIME

Thur 7:30pm AEST

Draw close time is Thursday 7:30pm AEST (8:30pm AEDT) and is drawn shortly after. 

Results Info  
 

 

WHERE TO PLAY

Buy your Powerball entries in-store, online or via the Lott App

Play Now
 

About Powerball

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.

On a Thursday night, 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).

  
   
   
 

Ways to Play

There are many ways to play Powerball. Check out the range of options below to see what you’d like 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. Learn more about Pick entries.

 A PowerHit Pick 5 or PowerHit Pick 6 entry which guarantees the Powerball, and also one or two 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 are 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 could start a syndicate with your friends, family or work mates using SyndiMate, our handy online syndicate planning tool. You can also join syndicates already set up in-store, and play with others in your local community. Find out more about Syndicates.

Syndicate Shares online

Syndicates are set up by lottery outlets, you can purchase Syndicate shares in-store and now also online. To play a Powerball Syndicate with others in your local community, check out the Syndicates shares available in your local area for a bigger entry and more chances to win.

Play Powerball Syndicate shares from your local lottery outlet
 

Powerball Prize Divisions

Powerball has 9 prize divisions. The winning combinations and odds of winning each Powerball prize division (based on 1 standard game) are shown under winning combinations below.
 

SyndiMate

Start organising your Powerball Syndicate at home, ready to play in-store using our SyndiMate tool. You could start a syndicate with your friends, family or work mates!

Learn more about using Syndimate to set up your own syndicate
 

How to Win Powerball?

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.
 

Powerball Winners

Winning Combinations

 

Powerball Division 1. 7 winning numbers plus the Powerball. Odds of winning (based on 1 standard game) are 134,490,400 to 1Powerball Division 2. 7 winning numbers. Odds of winning (based on 1 standard game) are 7,078,443 to 1Powerball Division 3. 6 winning numbers plus the Powerball. Odds of winning (based on 1 standard game) are 686,176 to 1Powerball Division 4. 6 winning numbers. Odds of winning (based on 1 standard game) are 36,115 to 1Powerball Division 5. 5 winning numbers plus the Powerball. Odds of winning (based on 1 standard game) are 16,943 to 1Powerball Division 6. 4 winning numbers plus the Powerball. Odds of winning (based on 1 standard game) are 1,173 to 1Powerball Division 7. 5 winning numbers . Odds of winning (based on 1 standard game) are 892 to 1Powerball Division 8. 3 winning numbers plus the Powerball. Odds of winning (based on 1 standard game) are 188 to 1Powerball Division 9. 2 winning numbers plus the Powerball. Odds of winning (based on 1 standard game) are 66 to 1
 

How do I check my Powerball ticket?

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).

Powerball winning numbers are usually available no later than 9:00pm (AEST) via The Lott website. You can check your Powerball ticket online, in-store, or scan your ticket using The Lott app. See our Results Services page for more information on how to get your results.

 

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. Check out our Claiming Prizes page for more information on how to claim your Powerball prize.
 

Game Rules?

View the official Game Rules for Powerball. You can also view the full breakdown of the prize pool distribution here.