A Look Back: The 5 Biggest Lottery Jackpots in Australian History
Join us as we count down the most monumental, record-breaking, and life-changing lottery wins that have captured the nation's attention.
Australia has a long and exciting history of lottery games, but some moments stand out more than others. These are the draws where the jackpots swelled to incredible sizes, creating instant multi-millionaires and national frenzies. Here is our countdown of the top 5 largest-ever Division 1 prize pools.
$100 Million Oz Lotto
November 2012One of the earliest nine-figure jackpots, this Oz Lotto draw created shockwaves across the country. The massive prize was ultimately shared between four lucky ticket holders, each taking home a staggering $25 million.
"The phones in the office didn't stop ringing for a week. The whole country had lotto fever."
$110 Million Powerball
September 2019This draw captured the imagination of the public as the Powerball prize soared past the $100 million mark. The prize was split three ways, with each winner receiving over $36.6 million. One of the winners was a government worker from Adelaide who famously declared he would not be quitting his job.
$150 Million Powerball
September 2019Just two weeks after the $110 million draw, the jackpot rolled over to an unprecedented $150 million. Again, the prize was shared between three division one winners, each pocketing a cool $50 million. The winners included a Queensland father and a Sydney man who bought his ticket online at the last minute.
$160 Million Powerball
October 2022Setting a new national record at the time, this draw was shared by three ticket holders from New South Wales, Victoria, and Western Australia. Each of the three winners received a life-altering $53.3 million. The draw saw unprecedented ticket sales as Australians dreamed of a record-breaking win.
"It's more than a prize; it's generational wealth. It's the kind of money that changes not just your life, but your children's and grandchildren's lives."
$200 Million Powerball
February 2024The largest lottery prize in Australian history. After jackpotting for six consecutive weeks, the prize pool hit an incredible $200 million. The prize was shared between two winners: a couple from Singleton, NSW, and a woman from Brisbane, QLD. Each took home an eye-watering $100 million, solidifying their place in the history books.