Can't Get to the Newsagency for your Powerball Ticket?
Frequency Thursday night
Time 8.29PM AEST
Minimum Prize $3 Million
Largest Jackpot $80 Million
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Relatively new to the Australian Lottery Scene, Powerball was introduced in 1996 as an alternative to the midweek Tattslotto and is based on the highly popular American Powerball game.
The weekly Powerball draw takes place every Thursday night at 8:29PM AEST and is broadcast Australia wide on the 7 network. Results are also published on page two of the metropolitan daily newspapers.
Powerball can be played not only by the locals but also by Australians living in other countries.
How to play Powerball
A Powerball draw uses two barrels to draw a total of six numbers. Five numbers are drawn from the first barrel which contains 45 numbers and an additional number - the Powerball, is drawn from a second barrel also containing 45 numbers. The aim is to correctly guess all five numbers drawn from the first barrel plus the Powerball from the second barrel to win the major prize jackpot. Division 1 winners are guaranteed a prize of at least $3 million for their winning combination. Powerball offers slightly better odds overall for winning any prize than Saturday Lotto, partly due to its seven-division structure.
Each division is divided as follows:
| Division | Winning Numbers Required |
| 1st division | 5 + Powerball |
| 2nd division | 5 numbers |
| 3rd division | 4 + Powerball |
| 4th division | 3 + Powerball |
| 5th division | 4 numbers |
| 6th division | 2 + Powerball |
| 7th division | 3 numbers |
Different Ways to Play Powerball
In addition to selecting your own numbers, tickets can be purchased online through Weblotto for Powerball systems entries, syndicates and Quick Picks.
Thursday Lotto Systems
For those who like to up the ante, a system entry costs a little extra but will reward you by increasing your chances of winning a prize. An obvious benefit of purchasing an online systems ticket is that multiple prizes can be won in every game. Systems names differ from state to state and are commonly referred to as Power 45, Power Pick and Power Hits.
A Powerball System 4, 5, and 6 ticket gives players a chance to crack the big one if he is able to match all his selected numbers to the six drawn winning numbers.
Powerball also has System 6 to 20 methods where players can pick more than the standard five numbers on his ticket and win a prize. Prices vary in with systems tickets but as long as his chosen numbers matches those that were drawn.
Betting on less than the standard five numbers is also allowed in Powerball but is costly. This is called System 3 and 4 tickets where players can choose to bet on 3 or 4 numbers. If these numbers match any of the winning numbers for the week - including the Powerball, then the player wins the Division 1 prize.
Powerball Syndicates
Syndicates are a fun way to get a group of people together and split the cost of some of the more expensive lotto tickets. Online syndicates are another popular way to play Powerball. Weblotto offers players an opportunity to purchase several online syndicates options in weekly Powerball draws. Simply click the syndicate button to register and purchase your share today.
A popular online syndicate is the Powerball Top Five entry. To win a Powerball jackpot, the Powerball must be must be picked and this ticket ensures you get the Powerball every time! The Powerball Top Five entry gives you a share in 6 Powerball Super Combos and costs around $360.00 for the entry. Six shares are offered to online players at around $60.00 each which gives you bigger chance of taking home the first division prize pool - a minimum of $3 Million. With the Powerball a certainty, why not try your luck today?
Online syndicates are an affordable way to play multiple Powerball games and boost your chances of becoming Australia’s newest millionaire.
Powerball Quick Picks
An online Quick Pick ticket is handy for buyers who don’t have time to pick out their own numbers. Quick Pick’s are easy to play as a computer will randomly select your lotto numbers. All you have to do is watch the draw on Thursday night or check your results online here. Depending which state you live in, the Quick Pick entry is also known as Pick Quick, Auto Pick, Easy Pick or Slikpik. Whichever way you say it, your ticket is only a click away.
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