Powerball Draw Tonight
Powerball is drawn every Thursday at 8:30pm AEST, broadcast live on Channel 7TWO. The minimum Division 1 prize is $3 Million, but jackpots frequently roll into the tens and hundreds of millions — the Australian record stands at $200 Million, won in February 2024. Tonight's page shows a live countdown to the next draw, the estimated jackpot, and winning numbers posted as soon as they are confirmed by The Lott.
How Powerball Works
Players select 7 numbers from 1-35, plus 1 Powerball from 1-20. Division 1 requires matching all 7 main numbers plus the Powerball, giving odds of 1 in 134,490,400 — making it the hardest Australian lottery to win outright, but also the one with the largest jackpots. There are 9 prize divisions in total, with Division 9 (2 numbers + Powerball) offering odds of roughly 1 in 66. A standard game costs $1.30, with system entries available for broader coverage across multiple number combinations.
All 9 Powerball Prize Divisions
| Division | Match Required | Approximate Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 + PB | 1 in 134,490,400 |
| 2 | 7 numbers | 1 in 7,078,443 |
| 3 | 6 + PB | 1 in 686,176 |
| 4 | 6 numbers | 1 in 36,115 |
| 5 | 5 + PB | 1 in 16,943 |
| 6 | 4 + PB | 1 in 1,173 |
| 7 | 5 numbers | 1 in 892 |
| 8 | 3 + PB | 1 in 188 |
| 9 | 2 + PB | 1 in 66 |
Recent Jackpot History
Powerball jackpots have reached record-breaking levels in recent years. The $200 Million draw in February 2024 produced a single Division 1 winner from NSW. Before that, the $160 Million jackpot in September 2019 was shared between three winners. The game's "must be won" rule means that after extended rollover periods, the prize pool can reach extraordinary levels that generate national media attention and massive ticket sales. Use our Powerball analytics dashboard to explore complete jackpot history and track how prize pools have grown over time.
After the Draw
Once the Thursday draw wraps up, our system automatically pulls the official results and updates this page. You can compare your ticket numbers against any historical draw using our Powerball results page, which displays the full draw history going back to 2008. Use the analytics dashboard to study frequency patterns, identify hot and cold numbers, discover common pairs, and analyse odd/even ratios across thousands of past draws.
Before You Play Tonight
- Check the jackpot — larger pools mean higher expected value per ticket
- Review hot and cold numbers on our analytics page for recent trends
- Consider a system entry for better division coverage across multiple number combinations
- Try our AI number generator — available on the Powerball page with five data-driven strategies
- Set a budget — lottery games are entertainment, not investment strategies
Where to Buy Powerball Tickets
Powerball tickets can be purchased online through The Lott's official website or mobile app, or in person at any licensed lottery retailer across Australia. Entries close at approximately 7:30pm AEST on Thursday evenings — one hour before the draw. Online players receive automatic prize notifications and can set up recurring entries to ensure they never miss a draw.