News Just In: The $60 Million Jackpot is Official

This article was last updated on 22 May 2026 with the latest draw information.

If you just checked the results and didn't see your numbers, keep that chin up. We can officially confirm that the Powerball Division 1 prize has jackpotted, soaring to a massive $60 million for next Thursday night.

Tonight’s draw saw thousands of Aussies take home prizes across the lower divisions, but since the Division 1 pool wasn't claimed, the stakes for Powerball Thursday just hit a whole new level.

Envisage the Win: Real $60 Million Stories

It’s easy to look at a number like $60,000,000 and feel like it’s just a figure on a screen. But for these past winners, it was the exact moment their lives changed forever:

A Bribie Island Dad (2025): A Queensland father was just about to drift off to sleep when his phone buzzed. It was the life-changing call confirming he’d won the entire $60 million jackpot. His first thought wasn't for himself—it was for his mum. He used the win to track down and buy back the exact vintage car she’d been forced to sell years ago. - The Lott Newsroom.

A Young Sydney Professional (2020): An Oz Lotteries player in her 20s from inner-city Sydney won the entire $60 million jackpot becoming an overnight multi-millionaire. On the phone she described how it was usually her husband that would purchase the ticket for the pair but that week she was the one to purchase it. When the news finally sank in, she described herself as "shaking like a leaf," immediately planning to clear her family’s debts and organise a massive overseas reunion for her entire extended family. - Oz Lotteries News Blog.

A Gold Coast Retiree (2018): Another Oz Lotteries player, this one from Burleigh Heads who played occasionally on large jackpots was the sole winner of $60 Million in draw 1173. At the time it was the second-largest Division 1 prize ever won by a single entry in Australian lottery history! The winner said he planned to share the windfall with his family while enjoying his retirement. - Oz Lotteries News Blog

Whether it’s a sentimental gift or setting your loved ones up for life, these regular Aussies who dreamt big and won prove that it could just as easily be you next week.

Key Dates for the $60 Million Draw 1567

Don't let the excitement distract you from the deadlines. If you're looking for the $60 million Powerball prize, here is the schedule to get your tickets in by:

Draw Date: Thursday, 28 May 2026.
Draw Close: Oz Lotteries entries close at 7:27 PM AEST.
The Results: We’ll have the Powerball game results and the answer to "who won the 60 million" live on our site shortly after the draw.

When is the $60 Million Powerball Draw Time?

Powerball is drawn every Thursday at 8:30pm AEST / 9:30pm AEDT.

Can I buy $60 Million Powerball Thursday tickets online?

Yes! With Oz Lotteries, you can purchase your Powerball ticket in just a few easy steps. See some of our options below to add straight to your cart or head to our Powerball Play page to see all our options.

What are the Powerball Thursday Prizes?

Powerball has 9 prize divisions that you could possibly win. The current Powerball divisions.

Division	Match	Odds
Division 1	All 7 main winning numbers and the Powerball	1:134,490,400
Division 2	All 7 main winning numbers	1:7,078,443
Division 3	Any 6 main winning numbers and the Powerball	1:686,176
Division 4	Any 6 main winning numbers	1:36,115
Division 5	Any 5 main winning numbers and the Powerball	1:16,943
Division 6	Any 4 main winning numbers and the Powerball	1:1,173
Division 7	Any 5 main winning numbers	1:892
Division 8	Any 3 main winning numbers and the Powerball	1:188
Division 9	Any 2 main winning numbers and the Powerball	1:66

Beat the Rush: Secure Your Entry Early

With a jackpot of this scale, the "Powerball entry rush" usually kicks in on Thursday afternoon. Avoid the last-minute scramble by playing early:

• PowerHit: One of our most popular entries for a reason. It guarantees the Powerball number, significantly increasing your chances of a Division One win.
• Powerball Syndicates: Want more "bang for your buck"? Join a syndicate to share the cost of a larger entry with other players than what you’d take on alone. Everyone chips in their share of the cost and everyone gets their share of any prizes, and we handle everything in between.
• Autoplay: Set it, forget it and never miss a chance to win. AutoPlay keeps your favourite entry running every draw, while AutoPlay Hunt The Jackpot steps in only when the jackpot reaches your chosen level (like at $60M!). Set it once and stay in the draw, stress-free. You can pause your AutoPlay anytime in your Oz Lotteries account.

If you still have questions about Powerball, you can contact our friendly customer Oz Lotteries support team or read this story on Everything you need to know about Powerball.