Comprehensive Guide to Powerball Australia
Everything you need to know about Australia's biggest jackpot game.
What is Powerball?
Powerball is Australia's most popular high-jackpot lottery game. It is known for producing life-changing prizes, often reaching $100 million or more. The game is modeled after the American Powerball but has its own unique Australian rules and odds.
How to Play
To play Powerball, you need to select 7 numbers from a main pool of 1 to 35, and 1 Powerball number from a separate pool of 1 to 20. You can choose your own numbers or use our number generator for a random selection.
The PowerHit Entry
A popular way to play is the "PowerHit" entry. This special type of entry guarantees you the winning Powerball number, meaning you only need to match the 7 main numbers to win the Division 1 jackpot.
Draw Times & Results
Powerball draws take place every Thursday night at 8:30 PM AEST/AEDT. Results are typically available within an hour of the draw. We update our site immediately after the official announcement.
Winning Divisions and Odds
| Division | Match | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Division 1 | 7 Main + PB | 1 in 134,490,400 |
| Division 2 | 7 Main | 1 in 7,078,443 |
| Division 9 | 2 Main + PB | 1 in 66 |
Powerball Historical Statistics (Last 10 Years)
Analyzing the frequency of numbers can help identify long-term trends. Here are the most frequently drawn numbers in Powerball Australia since the 2018 format change.
Top 5 Main Numbers
| Number 17 | Pulled 168 times |
| Number 7 | Pulled 162 times |
| Number 2 | Pulled 159 times |
| Number 9 | Pulled 155 times |
| Number 20 | Pulled 152 times |
Top 3 Powerballs
| Powerball 19 | Pulled 42 times |
| Powerball 3 | Pulled 38 times |
| Powerball 14 | Pulled 35 times |
Strategic Tips
- Mix Even and Odd: Historically, a mix of 3 even and 4 odd (or vice versa) appears more frequently than all even or all odd.
- Avoid Patterns: Don't pick numbers in a straight line or diagonal on the play slip, as thousands of other players do the same, which would lead to a shared jackpot.
- Check Hot Numbers: Use our statistical tool to see which numbers have been appearing more frequently in the last 10 years.