Powerball
Thursday, Jan 09, 2025 |
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AUD 20 Million
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Powerball Past Results and Winning Numbers
Draw Date | Winning Numbers | Draw Price | |
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Thursday, 9th January 2025 |
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AUD 20 Million | |
Thursday, 2nd January 2025 |
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AUD 12 Million | |
Thursday, 26th December 2024 |
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AUD 12 Million | |
Thursday, 19th December 2024 |
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AUD 4 Million | |
Thursday, 12th December 2024 |
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AUD 5 Million | |
Thursday, 5th December 2024 |
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AUD 4 Million | |
Thursday, 28th November 2024 |
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AUD 100 Million | |
Thursday, 21st November 2024 |
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AUD 50 Million | |
Thursday, 14th November 2024 |
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AUD 30 Million | |
Thursday, 7th November 2024 |
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AUD 20 Million |
Powerball Jackpot History
How to Claim Your Australia Powerball Lotto Winnings
The method to follow to claim your Australia Powerball winnings, depends on:
- Method you used to play
- The amount you won
- Where you played and where you find yourself
Here’s a quick reference table:
Method of play | Details |
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Bought a ticket from an Australian news agency or convenience store | Each territory has its own guidelines, but smaller prizes can be claimed in store while large prizes may require a visit to a lottery office. |
Played online using official Australian sites | Smaller prizes will automatically be paid into your account. For the jackpot prize you may need to wait for a 14-day validation period. |
Used lottery agents to play from elsewhere on the globe | Depends on the platform’s policies. Small amounts may be paid into your wallet, while larger amounts may require bank account authentication. |
Odds of Winning the Australia Powerball
It’s worth taking a chance on the Australian Powerball since it has much better odds than the US Powerball! Also, to win any prize at all your chances are 1 in just 44.
Here are all the categories for this lottery.
Category | Required to Win | Odds of Winning |
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Division 1 (Jackpot) | 7 main numbers + Powerball | 1:134,490,400 |
Division 2 | 7 main numbers | 1:7,078,443 |
Division 3 | 6 main numbers + Powerball | 1:686,176 |
Division 4 | 6 main numbers | 1:36,115 |
Division 5 | 5 main numbers + Powerball | 1:16,943 |
Division 6 | 4 main numbers + Powerball | 1:1,173 |
Division 7 | 5 main numbers | 1:892 |
Division 8 | 3 main numbers + Powerball | 1:188 |
Division 9 | 2 main numbers + Powerball | 1:66 |
Powerball Hot and Cold Numbers
How Do You Win the Australia Powerball?
As shown in the table above, in order to win the jackpot in Australia Powerball, you need to match eight numbers in total. You’ll pick these numbers from two different sets:
- 1 – 35: Here you’ll need to pick seven number
- 1 – 20: Pick your Powerball number from this number range
This lottery also offers additional ways to improve your chances of winning. For example, you can try a Powerhit, where you pay a little more but have the guarantee that your Powerball number is correct. There are also System Entries as well as Syndicates and Bundles to try out on lottery sites.
FAQ
How long do I have to claim my Australia Powerball prize?
In Australia your claim period depends on the state where you purchased your ticket. Check with local lottery outlets for details.
What happens to unclaimed Powerball Winnings?
If prizes are unclaimed it may be kept aside even for years, since certain states have very long periods before a ticket is no longer valid. When this time has passed though, money may go to the state government, as is the case in NSW and ACT.
What should you do after winning a Powerball jackpot?
The best advice for anyone who suddenly becomes rich, is to create a team to help you manage your money. This team should include a lawyer, financial advisor and an accountant.
Lottery winners who suddenly have immense wealth may find it difficult to manage the money wisely. For one thing, you may find a lot of people contacting you, just to ask for money. Ask professionals to help you make wise investments, so you can get the most out of your lottery winnings.
Can I play Powerball Australia if I don’t live in Australia?
You don’t need to be an Australian resident to play lotteries in Australia. You can use lottery sites that allow you to bet on the outcome, or use agents that buy tickets on your behalf. However, big winnings may need to be claimed in person in the same state the tickets were purchased.
Can I watch the Powerball draw on TV?
Yes, this draw gets televised. You can switch to 7TWO and watch the draw at 8:30pm (AEST) on a Thursday.
Are the prizes fixed amounts?
No, for the Australian Powerball game, the organizers use a pari-mutuel system. This means how much you win will be affected by the number of winners as well as how many tickets were sold overall.
What was the biggest Australian Powerball jackpot?
In 2022 there was a jackpot of $160 million. This prize was shared by three people, since there were three winning tickets.