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What is a Standard ticket?

A Standard game in Powerball is made up of 7 main numbers and 1 Powerball number. Each Standard game gives you one chance of winning a prize. Game numbers can be chosen manually or automatically using the QuickPick function. The minimum ticket you can purchase is 4 game lines.

To play you will need to choose 7 main numbers from 1 to 35, as well as 1 Powerball number from 1 to 20.

How do I win?

Match 7 winning numbers and the Powerball to win Division 1 in Powerball. Winning combinations for each division are shown below. For each game line on your ticket, only the highest division is paid out.

Can I increase my chances of winning?

You can increase your chances of winning Powerball by purchasing a more advanced ticket type. Click on the ticket types below to see how you can increase your chances of winning Powerball.

• PowerHit
• Systems
• Syndicate
• Lotto Party

What is Powerball?

Powerball is a weekly Australian lotto game played every Thursday night.

In Powerball, there are two barrels of numbers. The first barrel holds 35 balls numbered from 1 to 35. The second barrel holds 20 balls numbered from 1 to 20.

From the first barrel, 7 winning numbers are selected. From the second barrel, 1 number is selected, called the Powerball.

When do entries close?

Powerball entries close every Thursday at 7:25pm AEST (8:25pm AEDT).

What time is Powerball drawn?

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

How can I check results?

Details of your results are emailed to you following the draw.

You can also navigate to the Powerball results page for a full breakdown of divisions.

How can I watch the draw?

Powerball is broadcast on Channel 7 or 7TWO (and affiliated regional stations) at approximately 8:30pm AEST (9:30pm AEDT) every Thursday. You can also live stream the draw online on the 7plus website.

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