Powerball

To say that the Powerball lottery is popular is an understatement. Everyone who is not afraid of risk and is ready for really big winnings joins this game! Powerball jackpots can reach unbelievable amounts of money and are definitely worth the risk!

How is Powerball different from other lotteries?

The Powerball lottery was first drawn in 1996, so it can be considered one of the oldest games of its type in Australia. Powerball was originally designed as an all-state lottery with the same conditions of play. For the first seventeen years of its existence, it was no different from other lotteries of the classic "6 on 45" type, i.e. 6 winning numbers per 45 balls. In 2013, however, the Powerball game underwent a major transformation: it changed its format to 6-by-40, acquired a second round of extra numbers and 20 balls, and acquired an 8th prize division.

Another transformation took place in 2018: two Smartplay Halogen II drawings were added to the lottery with 6 of 35 numbers; the additional 20-ball number remained unchanged. A 9th prize division was also added. The jackpot and the odds of winning it have increased significantly; however, the cost of the ticket has also increased. However, the opportunity to take a chance and win is definitely worth it!

The Powerball game has some mighty big jackpots: as of October 2022, the jackpot was worth $160 million! That's more than the jackpot in any other Australian lottery game. It is not surprising that a huge number of players dare to take a risk and participate in the lottery. By the way, an interesting feature of the lottery is that if no one wins the first division in the previous game, the jackpot amount is added to the amount of the subsequent game. For example, if the jackpot was 4 million and no one won it one week, the jackpot would be 8 million the next week, and so on. It's a great way to get in on the action!

Powerball draws are held on Thursday nights and you can usually find out the results a few hours later if you play online. You can also check when the next Powerball drawing is available on the official site.

How to participate in the Powerball lottery

If all of the above interests you and you also decide to try your luck, there are three ways to participate in the game. The first is to purchase tickets at special distribution points. The second is to register on the official lottery website and purchase your tickets online (you can also track the results and the next Powerball drawing there). The third option is to use Lotto Near Me. It's a portal that helps players and games find each other, so you can choose a lottery you like, buy tickets online and keep track of the results in your personal Lotto account. And best of all, you can collect your winnings through Lotto Near Me!

What is Lotto Near Me?

It is worth saying a few words about the platform itself. Lotto Near Me, as already mentioned, is a portal dedicated to lotteries. By registering on this portal, you will be able to participate in all of Australia's most popular and winning lotteries in Australia, such as Powerball, Tatts Lotto, Oz Lotto and others. Keno games are also available on the site.

Signing up for Lotto Near Me is easy. Click the register button, enter your details (name, phone number, email), confirm your email address. and click "Done". And congratulations - you have been registered! Now you can buy tickets online, track the game and be the first to find out the results, see your lottery statistics and withdraw your winnings. Up to AUD$600, you can make an instant withdrawal without any problem, larger withdrawals might need to be verified. And also keep in mind that if you are lucky enough to win the jackpot, it must be received in person at the main lottery office. But you don't have to worry about that either - Lotto Near Me will help arrange for you to meet the lottery representatives to collect your winnings.

And what is that prize? How much can you get when you play Powerball? Let's take a look!

What and in what division can I win at Powerball?

Powerball winnings are not a fixed amount, but a percentage of the total prize pool. Therefore, the amounts shown may vary, but the percentages in brackets remain the same. Four million is currently the minimum jackpot amount in the game.

Division 1 — $4,000,000 (40% of the prize pool);

Division 2 — $82,500 (1.1% of the prize pool);

Division 3 — $82,500 (1.1% of the prize pool);

Division 4 — $150,000 (2% of the prize fund);

Division 5 — $112,500 (1.5% of the prize fund);

Division 6 — $727,500 (9.7% of the prize pool);

Division 7 — $570,000 (7.6% of the prize pool);

Division 8 — $1,125,000 (15% of the prize pool);

Division 9 — $1,650,000 (22% of the prize pool).

You may be wondering why winnings start going up from division 7. The thing is, the lower the division, the better the odds of winning it. Accordingly, the more people who win in the same division. The amount of winnings is calculated so that if necessary it can be divided among several players.

Some tips for a successful game

If you want to increase your chances of success in the lottery, it is worth listening to some advice.

First, when choosing numbers, try to avoid numbers in a row. According to statistics, such combinations win very rarely. It is better to distribute the numbers evenly throughout the numeric sequence, so you will noticeably increase your chances.

Secondly, to increase the probability of winning, invite your friends to the game! If each of you bets on different numbers, your odds increase. Lotto Near Me even offers special syndicate tickets for playing together. It's profitable and, after all, just fun!