100 Million Reasons to Dream Big
The excitement is reaching fever pitch across Australia as this week’s Australian Powerball jackpot soars to an astonishing $100 million. With such a life-changing sum up for grabs, lottery enthusiasts everywhere are eagerly snapping up tickets, hoping to join the ranks of Australia’s luckiest winners.
The Best Places to Buy Powerball Tickets
While Powerball’s tagline insists “you’ve got to be in it to win it,” some places seem to hold a little extra magic. Over the past decade, Tosh’s Convenience Store in Ayr, Queensland, and Vic Market Lotto in Melbourne have each sold two Division One-winning tickets. Together, these outlets have delivered over $64.3 million in winnings, making them iconic stops for ticket buyers chasing the big dream.
International players can join the action at Lotto Express.
Where the Wins Happen
Since November 2014, 176 Australians have claimed more than $4.78 billion in Powerball Division One prizes. Leading the charge is New South Wales with 66 winning tickets, followed by Victoria with 43 and Queensland with 38.
South Australia holds the crown for the largest Powerball win in history—a jaw-dropping $150 million claimed by a single ticket in May this year. But remember: these wins can happen anywhere, at any time.
Lottery spokesperson Anna Hobdell said, “While some towns and regions have witnessed multiple multi-million-dollar Powerball wins, it’s important to remember that a Division One win can happen anywhere. My best piece of advice? Grab your ticket before Thursday’s draw!”
The Winning Numbers
If you’re choosing your own numbers, historical data might provide inspiration. The most frequently drawn numbers from the main barrel are 17, 7, 9, 2, and 28, while Powerball numbers 3 and 19 have appeared most often. However, nearly two-thirds of all winning entries have been QuickPicks, where the terminal randomly selects the numbers.
A Decade of Dreams
The past decade has brought incredible Powerball stories from all corners of the country:
- Western Sydney & Blue Mountains (NSW): 15 wins worth over $367.4 million.
- Brisbane’s Inner Suburbs (QLD): Six wins totaling $209 million.
- Melbourne’s South-East (VIC): Five wins delivering $153.6 million.
- Southern Adelaide (SA): Two wins exceeding $15.25 million.
- Sorell (TAS): Home to the Apple Isle’s largest Powerball prize of $30 million.
- Goldfields-Esperance (WA): Three winning tickets with a combined value of $119.6 million.
Even the Northern Territory has had its moment, with a single win in Howard Springs.
Christmas Dreams
As the festive season approaches, the timing couldn’t be better. Whether you dream of gifting your loved ones, traveling the world, or never working another day in your life, this $100 million jackpot could transform those dreams into reality.
“Christmas is a time for dreaming big,” Hobdell said, “and with $100 million on the line, those dreams could come true.”
Don’t Miss Out!
The $100 million jackpot is the sixth-largest in Australian lottery history, and excitement is building fast. Get your ticket today, whether it’s a QuickPick or a hand-picked selection. This Thursday’s draw could turn one lucky player into the next Powerball millionaire.
Will it be you?
