How to Play Powerball Australia
Australia's biggest jackpot lottery
About Powerball Australia
Powerball draws every Thursday at 8:30 PM AEST and holds the record for Australia's biggest ever lottery prize — $200 million in September 2019. It's a dual-barrel game: you pick 7 numbers from 1 to 35, then 1 Powerball number from a separate barrel of 1 to 20. Because of the two-barrel format, the top-prize odds are steep, which is exactly why jackpots build up so fast and regularly push past $100 million.
How to Play
Choose 7 numbers from 1 to 35, plus 1 Powerball from 1 to 20. A game costs $1.25, and QuickPick is there if you want random numbers. On draw night, 7 balls come out of the first barrel and 1 Powerball from the second. You need all 7 main numbers AND the Powerball for Division 1. Tickets are sold at authorised outlets and online through The Lott.
Number Selection
- Select 7 main numbers from 1 to 35
- Select 1 Powerball from 1 to 20
Odds and Prize Divisions
Powerball has 9 prize divisions. The Division 1 odds — 7 numbers plus the Powerball — are 1 in 134,490,400, the longest of any Australian game. That's why the jackpots get so enormous. Division 2 (7 numbers, no Powerball) is 1 in 7,078,443. The easiest tier to win is Division 9 at 1 in 66 — you just need 2 main numbers and the Powerball. Overall, roughly 1 in 44 tickets wins a prize. Jackpots start at $3 million with no upper cap.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Division 1 Odds | 1 in 134,490,400 |
| Prize Divisions | 9 |
| Starting Jackpot | $3 Million |
Tips for Playing Powerball Australia
The Powerball number comes from its own barrel (1–20), so it's completely independent of your 7 main picks — keep that in mind when choosing. Syndicates are a popular way to play Powerball since you can pool money for more entries. Several of the biggest Australian jackpots have gone to syndicate groups. Our Number Generator creates random Powerball combos, and the Predictions page offers statistically-informed picks. Set a budget and don't chase losses.
Where to Buy Powerball Australia Tickets
Powerball Australia tickets are available at authorised lottery outlets across Australia, including newsagents and selected retail stores. You can also purchase tickets online through The Lott official website (thelott.com) or via The Lott mobile app. Ticket sales typically close at approximately 7:25 PM AEST on draw nights. For online purchases, you will need to create a free account and be a resident of Australia.
Claiming Powerball Australia Prizes
Prize claiming procedures vary by state and prize amount. Prizes up to $1,500 can be claimed at any lottery outlet. Larger prizes may need to be claimed at a lottery office or through a bank transfer. If you purchased your ticket online through The Lott, prizes up to $1,500 are automatically deposited into your account. Larger prizes will require identity verification. You typically have up to 6 years from the draw date to claim your prize, depending on the state.