$80 Million Powerball: Are You In or Just Dreaming?

So, how much is Powerball worth this week? Clear the diary this Thursday, because Powerball has hit a jaw-dropping $80 million (Draw 1552, 12 February 2026). That’s not just life-changing, that’s “where did I put my passport, we’re moving to Tuscany” kind of money.

How to Play Powerball?

Getting in on the action is dead simple:

1. Pick seven numbers you fancy.
2. Add your lucky Powerball number.
3. Tune in Thursday night and see if your numbers turn into life changing news.

Or, if you’re feeling clever, grab a PowerHit entry. It guarantees the Powerball number, which means one less thing to stress about.

How It Works?

Two barrels. Two moments of truth.

1. Barrel One: 7 numbers pulled from 1 to 35.
2. Barrel Two: The all-important Powerball, drawn from 1 to 20.

With 9 prize divisions, you don’t have to crack the big one to score a win. Even 2 numbers plus the Powerball can put a smile on your face. To snatch Division 1 though, you’ll need all 7 numbers and the Powerball.

Why Everyone’s Talking About It?

Every Thursday, Powerball Australia starts at $5 million and can rocket all the way up to $150 million. That’s why it’s the game that gets Aussies daydreaming about quitting the commute, buying that beach shack, or finally telling the boss what you really think.

But first, you need a ticket. Entries close 7:27pm AEST this Thursday. Don’t snooze on it, because that $80 million isn’t hanging around.

A Look Back at $80 Million Powerball Moments

This $80 million milestone isn’t a one-off. Here’s the real-deal history behind previous weeks when Powerball hit this mega mark:

• December 2, 2021 (Draw 1333): A syndicate of 55 women from a Perth gym (Curves Heathridge) snagged the whole $80 million jackpot, about $1.45 million each.
• February 10, 2022 (Draw 1344): Powerball hit $80 million again- no one won Division 1 that night. The jackpot climbed even higher the next week.
• May 12, 2022 (Draw 1356): Another $80 million week but once again no one won Division 1 and the jackpot climbed. Still, it kept Australia looking at its tickets.
• September 4, 2025 (Draw 1529): Four Division 1 winning entries from QLD, VIC and WA shared the $80 million jackpot, taking home $20 million each.

So, history shows: when Powerball hits $80 million, Australia leans in. Will this Thursday be your turn?

When Are Powerball Results Drawn?

The action all happens on Thursday evenings on channel 7TWO at approximately 8:30pm AEST (9:30pm AEDT). As soon as the numbers drop, you can check the full results on the Oz Lotteries website or app.

But here’s the best bit: you don’t actually need to hover over your screen or refresh endlessly. If you’ve won, we’ll let you know. Winners are notified by email, and if it’s a major win you’ll also get a phone call (cue the heart racing when your phone buzzes). Prizes are paid straight into your secure Oz Lotteries account, so no risk of losing your ticket in the washing machine.

Quick reality check: Powerball is pure chance. The odds of hitting Division 1 are 134,490,400:1. Every number’s got the same chance of being drawn, and hundreds of thousands of smaller wins happen across the divisions each week.