What is Australia Powerball?
Australia Powerball is the land down under's premier jackpot lottery, not to be confused with the American version. It uses a 7/35 + 1/20 format, giving it slightly better jackpot odds than US Powerball (1 in 134M vs 1 in 292M). Australian lottery winnings are completely tax-free in Australia — one of the few countries in the world with this policy. The record jackpot of AU$200 million was won by a single ticket holder in 2019.
How to Play Australia Powerball
Pick 7 numbers from 1 to 35, plus 1 Powerball from 1 to 20. Match all 8 numbers to win the jackpot. There are 9 prize divisions. Draws are held every Thursday evening (Australian time), which is early Friday morning in the US.
US residents cannot currently purchase Australia Powerball tickets online from US-based courier services. Federal regulations restrict Americans from buying foreign lottery tickets through internet courier services. To play Australia Powerball, you would need to purchase tickets in person while traveling to Australia.
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What Makes Australia Powerball Special?
Better odds than US Powerball (1 in 134M vs 1 in 292M). Tax-free winnings in Australia. Jackpots regularly climb to AU$100M+ due to the once-weekly draw format.
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How to Play Australia Powerball (If Traveling to Australia)
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US residents cannot currently purchase Australia Powerball tickets online from the United States. Federal regulations restrict Americans from buying foreign lottery tickets through internet courier services. However, Americans traveling to Australia can buy tickets in person at any authorized retailer. For US-accessible lotteries, check out Powerball and Mega Millions courier services.
The jackpot odds are 1 in 134,490,400, which is 2x better than US Powerball (1 in 292 million). The overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 44. There are 9 prize tiers in total.
A Australia Powerball ticket costs AU$1.34 (approximately $4 USD) when purchased at an authorized retailer in Australia. Tickets can be purchased by anyone visiting a participating country, regardless of nationality.
Australia does not tax lottery winnings at all. US residents still owe federal + state tax on prizes collected via courier.
Australia Powerball drawings are held every Thursday at 8:30 PM AEST (6:30 AM ET). Results are available within minutes of the draw on the official lottery website.
WinTheLottery.com is an independent informational site. We are not affiliated with Australia Powerball or its operating organization. US residents cannot purchase international lottery tickets online due to federal regulations. This page is for informational and educational purposes only. US residents are responsible for reporting and paying applicable federal and state taxes on any lottery winnings. Must be 18+ to play. Play responsibly.