In an electrifying turn of numbers, one incredibly lucky player hit the $5 million jackpot tonight in Powerball Draw 1476, held on Thursday, 29 August 2024.
The winning numbers that led to this life-changing moment were [12], [21], [6], [15], [9], [34], [20], with the Powerball [15].
The Division One prize pool of $4,681,528.85 was claimed by a single ticket, instantly making someone’s wildest dreams come true.
According to preliminary division matches to numbers registered for tickets at the points of sale, the only winning entry nationally was sold in NSW.
While the identity of the winner remains a mystery, what we do know is that their life will never be the same.
Powerball jackpots start at $5 million and roll over if not won. Just last week, a jaw-dropping $100 million jackpot was claimed by a solo winner from Queensland.
Unlike other lotteries in Australia, Powerball jackpots are rarely shared among multiple winners due to the extremely high odds of 1 in 134 million. In comparison, the chance of winning the top prize is about 1 in 62 million for Oz Lotto and about 1 in 8 million for the Weekday Windfall or Saturday Lotto.
The total prize pool for the draw reached an impressive $13,964,354.55, with winners across all divisions sharing in the excitement.
Division Prize Breakdown:
- Division 1: One winner took home the entire $4,681,528.85 prize, marking a monumental win.
- Division 2: Another lucky player secured $258,340.55, just one step away from the top prize.
- Division 3: Twenty-four winners each pocketed $13,382.50, contributing to a total of $321,180.00.
- Division 4: Five hundred sixty-one participants won $497.85 each, sharing a prize pool of $279,293.85.
- Division 5: One thousand one hundred eighty-five winners took home $176.75 each, adding up to $209,448.75.
- Division 6: Sixteen thousand six hundred sixty-one players each claimed $78.80, with a total of $1,312,886.80.
- Division 7: Twenty-two thousand six hundred thirty-one participants won $45.05 each, sharing $1,019,526.55.
- Division 8: Over 104,000 winners each received $20.70, with a total prize pool of $2,161,866.60.
- Division 9: The largest group of winners—302,462 players—each took home $12.30, leading to a substantial $3,720,282.60.
Congratulations to all winners, particularly to the new multimillionaire.
| Div | Division Prize | Division Prize Pool | Winners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $4,681,528.85 |
$4,681,528.85 | 1 |
| 2 | $258,340.55 |
$258,340.55 | 1 |
| 3 | $13,382.50 |
$321,180.00 | 24 |
| 4 | $497.85 |
$279,293.85 | 561 |
| 5 | $176.75 |
$209,448.75 | 1185 |
| 6 | $78.80 |
$1,312,886.80 | 16661 |
| 7 | $45.05 |
$1,019,526.55 | 22631 |
| 8 | $20.70 |
$2,161,866.60 | 104438 |
| 9 | $12.30 |
$3,720,282.60 | 302462 |
