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Nyibol Gatluak

Record-breaking lottery haul on offer with $200m draw

Powerball's jackpot has jumped to $200 million - the biggest lottery prize in Australia's history. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

The biggest lottery prize in Australian history could soon be handed out with the clock counting down on Powerball's looming $200 million draw.

The jackpot has jumped by $50 million from the previous week's pool after no entries claimed the division-one prize in the past six draws.

About one in every two Australian adults are expected to purchase a ticket for the Thursday night draw, according to Powerball operator The Lott.

Peope are seen queueing at a newsagent to buy Powerball tickets
The Lott says one in two Australian adults are expected to buy a ticket in its $200m Powerball draw. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

"We're anticipating a rush online and in-store in the lead up to the record-breaking $200 million Powerball draw," spokesman James Eddy said.

"Our advice to players is to get in early to avoid missing out on the chance to change your life."

There were 7445 tickets bought in a single minute at the peak of sales for the previous $150 million draw.

Australians have until 7.30pm AEST to buy tickets before winners are announced at 8.30pm.

The latest draw tops the previous record-holding haul of $160 million on offer in a 2022 Powerball jackpot eventually shared between three people.

The lottery company encourages ticketholders to register a playing card or online account so winners can be contacted immediately.

The 20 Powerball division one winning entries in 2023 pocketed a combined $552 million in prize money.

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