Lottery guides
Cross-country explainers below. For guides specific to one country, jump to that country’s guides hub — divisions, odds, jackpot mechanics, and game-specific deep-dives are organised per market.
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AU ↔ NZ
Powerball AU vs NZ: same name, very different games
They share a brand and a vibe but they're structurally different products. Australian Powerball is a standalone 7-of-35 + Powerball draw with an uncapped jackpot. New Zealand Powerball is a 1-of-10 booster you tick on top of an NZ Lotto entry.
AU ↔ NZ
Estimated vs final jackpots: why the headline number changes
The number on the billboard before draw night is an estimate. The number on the news after draw night is the final amount. They're often different, sometimes by tens of millions. Here's why.