The Australia Powerball Number
Beyond the seven main numbers, Australia Powerball draws a single Powerball from its own pool of 1 to 20. It is the number that sets the game apart and decides the top jackpot — here is what it does.
What the Powerball does
The Powerball is drawn from a separate pool of 1 to 20, after the seven main numbers from 1 to 35. In the Australian game you need to match all seven main numbers plus the Powerball to take the Division 1 jackpot, and matching the Powerball lifts prizes across the lower divisions too — you can even win a small prize on as few as two main numbers plus the Powerball. Because it comes from its own pool, it is a separate market when you bet.
Betting on the Powerball at fixed odds
When you bet on Australia Powerball online, the Powerball can feature as its own fixed-odds market, priced on a single number from 1 to 20. As with the main numbers, the odds and your exact payout are locked in rand the moment you bet, not by the Australian jackpot. See odds and payouts for how it is priced, or the Australia Powerball guide for the full picture.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Australia Powerball number?
A single number drawn from a separate pool of 1 to 20, on top of the seven main numbers. You need it to win the Division 1 jackpot in the Australian game.
Is the Powerball drawn from the same pool as the main numbers?
No. The seven main numbers come from 1 to 35, and the Powerball is drawn separately from its own pool of 1 to 20.