Australia operates a network of state‑licensed lotteries that balance strict regulation with substantial community funding.
The LotteryCorporation audits every draw and streams the results live.
Powerball, OzLotto, TattsLotto, SetforLife and instant scratch‑its run throughout the week.
More thanA$1billion a year is channelled into health, sport and infrastructure projects across the states.
1881 · Tattersalls, Tasmania
Golden Casket 1917 — funds for WWI veterans
TattsLotto · 22 Jun 1972
A$200 million · Powerball · 1 Feb 2024
A$100 million · Oz Lotto · Feb 2025
Sold in 2000 via Oz Lotto website
No. 17 appears in 1 of every 10 Powerball draws
A$23.3 million · NSW · 1997 — ticket still missing
1881
First public lottery
Tattersalls, Tasmania
1917
Golden Casket launches
raising funds for WWI vets
1972
First televised draw
TattsLotto on HSV‑7
1996
Powerball introduced
nation‑wide
2024
Record jackpot
A$200 million Powerball
2025
Largest single win
A$100 million Oz Lotto
7 numbers + Powerball
Current jackpot: A$3 million
7 of 47
Current jackpot: A$2 million
6 of 45
Current jackpot: A$4 million
A$200 million
Powerball, 1 Feb 2024
A$166 million
(2019–2024)
6
Jackpots over A$100M
Powerball
4 of top-5 jackpots
| Rank | Amount | Game | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A$200 M | Powerball | 01 Feb 2024 |
| 2 | A$160 M | Powerball | 27 Oct 2022 |
| 3 | A$150 M | Powerball | 09 Sep 2021 |
| 4 | A$120 M | Oz Lotto | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 5 | A$110 M | Saturday Lotto | 22 Jun 2020 |
Real people, real life-changing moments — meet some of our biggest winners.
A$200 million Powerball
1 February 2024“We were just driving home when Mary spotted the ticket on sale. We never imagined it would change our lives!”
A$75 million Oz Lotto
15 March 2023“I checked my phone, saw the numbers matched — I thought it was a prank call!”
A$50 million Saturday Lotto
22 June 2020“We’ll be able to send our kids everywhere they dream of — and give back to our community.”
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Every ticket sold helps Australians and their communities—here’s how lottery proceeds are reinvested across the nation.
Over A$350 million channelled into local clubs and facilities since 2018, enabling over 10,000 new sporting programs.
More than A$220 million funded cancer research and rural hospital upgrades in the past five years.
A$180 million invested in libraries, parks and disaster recovery across flood- and fire-affected regions.
More than 8,000 scholarships and digital-learning grants awarded to students since 2020.
Gambling should be fun and under your control. Follow these practical tips to keep it that way:
Decide in advance how long you'll play and stick to it—use your phone’s timer if needed.
Only gamble with money you can afford to lose. Treat it like entertainment, not income.
Step away every 30 minutes to clear your mind—go for a walk or grab a drink.
Check your play habits: if you chase losses or lie about time/money spent, seek help.
If you or someone you know needs support, contact Gamble Aware (1800 858 858) or visit the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation. You can also self-exclude from all major operators.
Yes, several Australian operators permit registered foreign players to buy tickets via their official websites or mobile apps. Always check the operator’s terms and conditions.
Visit The Lott website and enter your ticket number, or scan the QR code on your ticket using the mobile app for instant results.
Odds vary by game: Powerball’s Division 1 probability is about 1 in 134 million, Oz Lotto is 1 in 45 379 620, and Saturday Lotto is 1 in 8 145 060.
A percentage of ticket sales supports community programs: from grassroots sport and healthcare to education and infrastructure in regional areas.
No — once purchased, tickets cannot be cancelled. Always review your numbers before confirming the purchase.
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