Australians are being swept up in lottery fever as a $1 billion USA Power Lotto jackpot sits unclaimed, with players across the country scrambling to secure their entries ahead of the next draw. The prize pool has reached 10 figures after 31 consecutive draws passed without a Division 1 winner, making it one of the most anticipated lottery events in recent memory.
How Australians Can Enter the $1 Billion Lottery
Despite the jackpot originating overseas, Australians are eligible to enter from abroad, giving local players a genuine shot at the life-changing prize. To win, entrants must match five main numbers plus one Powerball number. The Lottery Office's head of customer support confirmed on a morning television program that an Australian winner would make lottery history, with the potential for hundreds of millions of dollars flowing to a local player.
"It's got to be drawn any day now, and we hope today is the day," she said, adding that the jackpot felt close to being claimed after weeks of no result.
The Luckiest Lottery Numbers of 2026
For players looking for an edge, The Lottery Office has revealed which numbers have appeared most frequently in draws so far this year. Among the main numbers, 64, 21, 42 and 58 have come up most often. On the Powerball side, the most frequently drawn numbers have been 14, 3, 23, 2 and 20.
The Lottery Office representative noted that players can take different approaches when selecting their numbers. Some prefer to go with numbers that have already proven popular, while others opt for numbers they feel are overdue for a draw. Neither strategy guarantees a win, but both reflect the way many hopeful players approach the game.
If you are curious about which Australian locations have historically produced the most lottery winners, our coverage of Australia's luckiest lottery suburbs is worth a read.
What Happens Next
The next draw was expected to take place around lunchtime, with Australians closely watching for the result. If a local player does strike it lucky, it would represent a historic moment for Australian lottery participation, given the scale of the prize and the length of time it has gone unclaimed.
With 31 draws behind it and a prize pool now sitting at $1 billion, the pressure is building for a winner to finally emerge. Whether that winner turns out to be an Australian remains to be seen, but the excitement surrounding the draw is unlike anything seen in recent years.
