Powerball Hits a Massive $100 Million - Are You In?

Pause for a second. What would $100 million actually look like in your life?

A constant round-the-world holiday. A dream home by the coast. Helping your family. Funding the business idea you’ve always parked for “one day.” Or maybe just sitting back and relaxing knowing everything will be taken care of…Messy house, hire a nanny. Lemon for a car, buy a new one. A sad looking fridge, fill it with ice cream. Whatever your heart desires.

Well, that “one day” might be closer than you think, because the Powerball jackpot has surged to $100 million. It’s the biggest Powerball jackpot of 2026 so far, and someone could be about to have their life changed in a single night.

The only question is… could it be you?

Did anyone win the Powerball jackpot tonight?

There was no Division 1 winner in the previous draw, which is why the Powerball jackpot has climbed to $100 million.

The latest Powerball results are published online and in the Oz Lotteries app as soon as they’re official.

And if there’s no winner again? That jackpot could climb even higher. If you’ve already secured your ticket for this week’s draw, you’re in the running. If not, there’s still time to grab your tickets here.

When is the Powerball draw for $100 million?

The Powerball draw takes place at 8:30pm AEST / 9:30pm AEDT this Thursday. (Draw 1587, October 15, 2026).

You can catch the draw live on TV or check the Powerball results straight after the numbers are announced on the Oz Lotteries website or app.

If you’re planning your week, consider this your reminder: Thursday night just became very important.

A Look Back at $100 Million Powerball Winning Moments

Here’s a look at some unforgettable $100 million wins:

• June 2025 (Draw 1517): A Sydney player held the only Division 1 winning entry nationally, taking home the entire $100 million jackpot. But here’s the twist - at the time of writing, they still haven’t come forward to claim their prize. Somewhere out there is a ticket worth $100 million waiting to be discovered.
• August 2023 (Draw 1420):Two entries won the Division 1 prize. An online entry from Victoria purchased through Oz Lotteries alongside and a 10-member syndicate from Sydney claimed the Division 1 win, sharing the $100 million jackpot. Proof that one ticket can change everything in a single night.
• August 2018 (Draw 1161): Australia’s very first $100 million Powerball jackpot was shared by two winners (one from New South Wales and one from Victoria), each taking a share of the prize at $50 Million.

History shows one thing clearly: when the Powerball jackpot hits $100 million, the entire country leans in.

And here’s the reassuring part - when you play the Powerball game online through Oz Lotteries, your ticket is registered to your account. If you win, we’ll contact you directly to let you know. Prizes are paid straight into your secure Oz Lotteries account, so no risk of losing your ticket in the washing machine. No unclaimed surprises sitting in a drawer.

Will this Thursday be your turn?

What are the winning divisions in a Powerball game?

There are nine different Powerball divisions. Division 9 has the best odds of winning.

The winning seven Powerball numbers are randomly selected from a pool of 35 balls numbered 1 to 35. Then, the winning Powerball number is randomly selected from a pool of 20 balls numbered 1 to 20. To win Division 1, you need all seven matching numbers to win plus the Powerball number. You must match at least two numbers plus the Powerball number to win the lowest Powerball Division prize, Division 9.

For the most up-to-date division structure and official odds, please refer to the Powerball play page.

How to Play Powerball Online and Get a Shot at $100 Million

If you’re ready to Play Powerball, it’s simple to get started online:

• Choose your ticket type – Standard, PowerHit, System, Lotto Party or Syndicate.
• Select how many games you’d like to enter.
• Pick your numbers manually or use QuickPick for randomly generated numbers.
• Decide how many upcoming draws to enter, or set up an AutoPlay (which you can pause whenever you choose) so you never miss a jackpot.
• Then you just Buy Powerball tickets securely online here or in our easy to use app.

Once your ticket is in, you’re officially in the draw.

Key Dates for the $100 Million Draw 1587

Don't let the excitement distract you from the deadlines. If you're looking for the $100 million Powerball entry, here is your schedule to get your tickets in by:

• Draw Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026.
• Draw Close: Oz Lotteries entries close at 7:27 PM AEST.
• The Results: We’ll have the Powerball results and the answer to "who won the 100 million" live on our site and social media shortly after the draw.

So, will you be the next Powerball Prize Winner?

With a jackpot of this scale, the "Powerball entry rush" usually kicks in on Thursday afternoon. Avoid the last-minute scramble by playing early. Someone could very well win this $100 million Powerball jackpot. It could be a single ticket. It could be a syndicate. It could be someone who almost didn’t enter. The only way to be in the running is to have a ticket when the numbers are drawn. So if you’ve been waiting for a sign, this is it.

Ready to Play the Powerball game and take your shot at the Powerball jackpot?