SYDNEY (Apr. 16, 2026) - A single Australian will be waking up a multi-millionaire after tonight's incredible Powerball result.
Jackpot hopefuls in Draw 1561 needed to line up 27, 13, 15, 19, 14, 3, 7 and the Powerball number 18.
Division 1 winners must overcome astronomical odds of 1 in 134.5 million by matching the full sequence plus the Powerball.
Jackpot winners weren't alone in their celebrations, with prizes flowing through all divisions. 21 lucky players each claimed $36,310.60 in Division Two, with Division Three delivering $9,068.45 to each of its 104 winners.
Better check those tickets sitting in your wallet - there could be a nice surprise waiting.
This life-changing result shows why Powerball remains one of Australia's most popular lottery games, creating another instant millionaire with the stroke of luck.
For a full breakdown of prizes, see the table below:
| Div | Division Prize | Division Prize Pool | Winners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $40,000,000.00 | $40,000,000.00 | 1 |
| 2 | $36,310.60 | $762,522.60 | 21 |
| 3 | $9,068.45 | $943,118.80 | 104 |
| 4 | $441.85 | $822,724.70 | 1,862 |
| 5 | $196.85 | $622,046.00 | 3,160 |
| 6 | $85.75 | $3,872,641.50 | 45,162 |
| 7 | $47.05 | $3,011,388.20 | 64,004 |
| 8 | $23.30 | $6,421,969.30 | 275,621 |
| 9 | $14.25 | $11,042,339.25 | 774,901 |
