Powerball How to Play & Prize Rules

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australia

Updated: 20 Apr 2026

Game Overview
CountryAustralia
OperatorThe Lott / Tatts
Draw DayEvery Thursday
Draw Time~8:30 PM AEST
Ticket Pricefrom AUD ~$1.80/game

Australia Powerball is the country's biggest lottery game with jackpots regularly exceeding AUD $100 million. Players select 7 numbers from 1 to 35 and 1 Powerball from 1 to 20. There are 9 prize divisions β€” you can win even by matching just 2 main numbers plus the Powerball. Ticket sales close every Thursday at 7:30 PM AEST; the draw is conducted and broadcast live at approximately 8:30 PM AEST.

Prize Tiers: Winning Conditions & Odds
DivisionWinning ConditionOdds
Div 17 main + Powerball1/134,490,400
Div 27 main (no Powerball)1/7,078,443
Div 36 main + Powerball1/686,176
Div 46 main (no Powerball)1/36,115
Div 55 main + Powerball1/16,943
Div 64 main + Powerball1/1,173
Div 75 main (no Powerball)1/892
Div 83 main + Powerball1/188
Div 92 main + Powerball1/66
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Main Numbers Β· 1–35
Powerball Β· 1–20

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How to Buy

Australia Powerball tickets can be purchased through The Lott (formerly Tatts) or Lotterywest in Western Australia. Tickets cost ~AUD $1.80 per game.

RetailAvailable at newsagencies, convenience stores, and authorised lottery retailers across Australia. Choose your own numbers or opt for a QuickPick (random selection).
OnlinePurchase via The Lott app or website (thelott.com). Account registration required. Must be 18 years or older and located in Australia to purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the odds of winning any prize?β–Ύ
The overall odds of winning any prize in Australia Powerball are approximately 1 in 44. Division 9 (2 main + Powerball) is the easiest prize to win at 1 in 66.
What happens if nobody wins Division 1?β–Ύ
If Division 1 is not won, the jackpot rolls over to the next draw, increasing the prize pool. Australia Powerball has produced jackpots exceeding AUD $150 million.
Is the Powerball the same barrel as the main numbers?β–Ύ
No. The 7 main numbers are drawn from a barrel of 35 balls (1–35). The Powerball is drawn from a separate barrel containing 20 balls (1–20). This is why you need to match the Powerball specifically.
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