Exciting changes are now in place for Australia’s leading jackpotting game, Powerball! The first draw with these updates will be drawn on Thursday 6 November 2025 (Draw 1538), with tickets available from 31 October 2025.
These changes are being introduced to make the game even more rewarding with the minimum Division 1 prize pool set to increase from $4 million to $5 million, plus additional increases across other prize divisions. To support these enhancements, there will be a small price change.
What’s Changing?
From Draw 1538, you’ll have the chance to win even more with the starting Division 1 prize pool set to increase from $4 million to $5 million. Divisions 2 through 9 will also see boosted prize amounts, creating more value for winners.
Will the odds of winning change?
No – your odds of winning and the requirements to win across all divisions remain exactly the same.
Will I still be able to play my Favourite Numbers?
Yes – your Favourite Numbers will continue to work as usual.
What are the pricing changes?
To enable this larger prize, the price you pay for Powerball will also change from draw 1538. This includes a 20 cent per game increase to the base price from the lottery provider, and a 3.75c per game increase to our Oz Lotteries premium.
Will I still be able to advance purchase tickets in future draws?
Draw suppressions will be in place from 28 August 2025 (Draw 1527), meaning Draw 1538 will not be available for purchase until it opens on 31 October 2025.
There will be a brief outage for Powerball sales only between the close of Draw 1537 and the opening of Draw 1538 while we make these updates. All other games will remain available to play.
Will this affect my existing autoplay?
Your autoplay will continue as normal. However, you’ll notice the small price increase from Draw 1538 onwards.
Should you have any questions or feedback, please contact our Customer Support team via chat, on 1300 188 911 or at support@ozlotteries.com.
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