System Entries

A System entry allows you to enter up to 20 of your selected numbers, and every possible combination of those numbers, into Powerball. 

Playing a System entry multiplies the number of games you are playing, so a winning System entry pays multiple prizes

System entries are defined by the amount of numbers you wish to play. For example, select 7 numbers to play a System 7 entry, select 8 numbers to play a System 8, and so on.

Systems 4 to 5

Play a System 4 or 5 by:

• Selecting either 4 or 5 numbers in the top game panel of a Powerball coupon and one number in the lower 'Powerball' panel and marking the 'System' box; or
• Asking your SA Lotteries retail agent for a Powerball System 4 or 5 Easi-Pick and letting the terminal generate the 4 or 5 numbers, and the Powerball number, for you.

Your selection of numbers is then combined with all remaining numbers in Powerball (1 to 40) to create every possible six-number combination (plus your Powerball selection) containing your selected numbers. For example:

Systems 7 to 20

Play a System 7 to 20 entry by:

• Selecting between 7 and 20 numbers in a game panel, and one number in the lower 'Powerball' panel, of a Powerball coupon and marking the 'System' box; or
• Asking your SA Lotteries retail agent to generate a Powerball Easi-Pick for the System entry of your choice (from 7 to 20) and letting the terminal generate the 7 to 20 numbers, and the Powerball number, for you.

Your numbers are then combined to create every possible unique six-number combination (plus your Powerball selection) using your selected numbers. For example:

System entries win multiple prizes. Refer to the Powerball Systems Prize table or Power20 Systems Prize Table to determine how many prizes you can win playing Systems. 

Refer to the dedicated 'How to Play Systems' brochure for more detailed information on System entries.