Powerball PowerHit entry
Try a PowerHit Entry
When you play a PowerHit entry, you’re guaranteed the winning Powerball number.
What is a PowerHit entry?
A PowerHit entry is a special type of entry that guarantees you the all-important Powerball number, increasing your chances of winning the division one prize.
The PowerHit entry type is exclusive to the Powerball game- Australia's biggest jackpotting lottery game.
Why play a PowerHit entry?
- Guarantees the winning Powerball number
- Increases your chance of winning the division one prize
- Chance to win across multiple prize divisions
- One standard PowerHit entry is equivalent to 20 standard games.
How much is a PowerHit entry?
PowerHit entries start from $31.50.
What does a PowerHit entry look like?
A standard PowerHit entry will show your 7 selected numbers and a PH in place of where the Powerball number sits.
Your same 7 numbers are used across 20 games - one for every possible Powerball number.
What are the types of PowerHit entries?
- Standard PowerHit entry
- PowerHit System entry
- PowerHit Pick entry
How do I play a PowerHit entry?
You can play a PowerHit entry in-store, online or via The Lott app. Follow the steps or watch the video below to learn more.
Step 2
Select the PowerHit toggle. You can then select the PowerHit entry type you would like to play.
Step 3
You can then select your seven numbers or use the autofill option. Remember you do not need to select a Powerball number for a PowerHit entry as you are guaranteed the Powerball!
Playing in-store?
Ask your Retailer for a standard PowerHit as a QuickPick entry- where the numbers will be automatically generated for you. Or select your own numbers by marking the seven numbers on a coupon and selecting the PowerHit (PH) entry box.
Guarantee the winning Powerball number!
How do I check my PowerHit ticket?
The Powerball game is drawn every Thursday night and is broadcast at approximately 8:30pm AEST (9:30pm AEDT) on Channel 7 or 7TWO and affiliated regional stations (check your local TV guide).
Powerball winning numbers are usually available no later than 9:00pm (AEST) via The Lott website.
You can check your PowerHit ticket in the same way as a regular Powerball ticket online, in-store, or scan your ticket using The Lott app. See our Results Services page for more information on how to get your results.
PowerHit Syndicates
A syndicate is a group entry where the players share the cost of the entry and any winnings.
PowerHit entries - including Standard, PowerHit Systems and PowerHit Pick are a popular entry type used in Powerball syndicates.
You can ask about PowerHit syndicates in-store or create your own PowerHit syndicate using the Syndimate tool.
You can also buy Syndicate shares from your local lottery outlet online.
Division One prize
The Powerball game jackpots each week from a base of $5 Million until won. The jackpot has reached a massive $200 Million in the past!
A PowerHit entry increases your chance of winning the Division One prize.
Powerball Prize Divisions
There are 9 Powerball prize divisions. To win Division One you need to match all 7 winning numbers plus the Powerball number in a single game panel. However you can win a prize with as little as 2 winning numbers plus the Powerball number in a single game.
Many of the Powerball prize divisions require the Powerball number to win- for example winning Divison 8 requires 3 winning numbers plus the Powerball number or similarly to win Division 6 your would need to match 4 winning numbers plus the Powerball number.
See the winning combinations below for all winning combinations and odds for each Powerball prize division (based on 1 standard game).
Winning Combinations
7 winning numbers + the Powerball number
Odds of winning (based on one standard game) are 134,490,400:1
Odds of winning (based on one standard game) are 134,490,400:1
7 winning numbers
Odds of winning (based on one standard game) are 7,078,443:1
Odds of winning (based on one standard game) are 7,078,443:1
6 winning numbers + the Powerball number
Odds of winning (based on one standard game) are 686,176:1
Odds of winning (based on one standard game) are 686,176:1
6 winning numbers
Odds of winning (based on one standard game) are 36,115:1
Odds of winning (based on one standard game) are 36,115:1
5 winning numbers + the Powerball number
Odds of winning (based on one standard game) are 16,943:1
Odds of winning (based on one standard game) are 16,943:1
4 winning numbers + the Powerball number
Odds of winning (based on one standard game) are 1,173:1
Odds of winning (based on one standard game) are 1,173:1
5 winning numbers
Odds of winning (based on one standard game) are 892:1
Odds of winning (based on one standard game) are 892:1
3 winning numbers + the Powerball number
Odds of winning (based on one standard game) are 188:1
Odds of winning (based on one standard game) are 188:1
2 winning numbers + the Powerball number
Odds of winning (based on one standard game) are 66:1
Odds of winning (based on one standard game) are 66:1
PowerHit Winners
PowerHit entries are popular with players because the entry gurantees the winning Powerball number and increases the chances of winning a Division 1 prize. So far in 2026, 5 of the 10 Powerball Division 1 wins have come from PowerHit entries! A recent PowerHit winner scored the $60 million jackpot (Draw 1567, Thursday 28 May 2026) with an online PowerHit entry!
“I actually changed one of the numbers on the PowerHit. I did a fast select on the ticket, but then thought I had too many numbers in the 30s. I had 33 and 34, so I took out 33 and made it 5. How insane is that!”