Check your tickets NOW! Powerball numbers revealed for $30million draw – as major changes to the game kick in
The Powerball numbers for Thursday’s $30million jackpot have been drawn, as a 16.7 per cent price increase for Powerball games takes effect.
The winning numbers for Draw 1538 were 11, 34, 7, 33, 15, 22, 16 and the Powerball was 13.
There were no Division 1 winners, so the prize will rollover to next week for an even larger jackpot.
However, there are five Division 2 winners who each take home more than $130,000.
As of this week, entry prices have been raised by 20c, from $1.20 to $1.40 per game.
The price increase coincides with the introduction of a minimum division one prize jump from $4million to $5million.
However, the changes won’t affect the game’s format or the odds of winning.
The Lott currently puts the odds of winning a division one prize at one in 134,490,400.
Thursday’s $30million jackpot went unclaimed but five division two winners each walked away with $134,254.70
If players want to better their odds in other ways, The Lott spokesperson Matt Hart urged players to register tickets to ensure they never miss cashing in a win.
‘My biggest tip is to make sure you register your entry to The Lott Members Club,’ he said.
‘That way, if you win big, we can let you know straight after the draw.’
Those who aren’t registered will need to physically check their tickets.
On Thursday night’s draw, five winners of the Division 2 prize each walked away with $134,254.70 while 64 Division 3 winners took home $12,972.80 each.
The last time Powerball prices were raised was in May 2023.
The increase was enacted last week with Thursday’s game marking the first with the new cost.
