Can I Play American Lotto in Australia?
Ever dreamed of winning a life-changing jackpot without leaving home? With The Lottery Office, your dreams could come true! The platform gives Aussies safe and legitimate way to win from the American lotto in Australia, with the chance to play for millions right here at home.
Whether you’re chasing the thrill of the draw or imagining what you’d do with a billion-dollar prize, here’s everything you need to know about how Australians can play some of the world’s most popular lotteries online safely and legally.
What Is the American Lotto and Why Is It So Popular?
When people talk about “the American lotto”, they usually mean the two biggest lotteries in the United States—US Powerball and US Mega Millions. Known for their massive jackpots the US Mega Millions largest jackpot to date was $1.6 Billion (AUD) and was paid to just one lucky winner in August 2023 while US Powerball offered a prize of $2.04 Billion (AUD) in November 2022.
Its huge jackpots that attract thousands of players to find ways to win from American lotto from Australia. Thanks to The Lottery Office, that’s all possible, safe, and completely regulated.
How to Play to Win From American Lotto in Australia
The Lottery Office is Government licensed to run its own approved international lotteries which are conducted in the Northern Territory and matched to specific foreign lotteries conducted around the world. When you buy a ticket in a Lottery Office international lottery, they purchase a matching ticket in the relevant foreign lottery and, if that ticket wins, they pay you the exact same value in prize money. The Lottery Office matches its USA Power Lotto with US Powerball and it matches USA Mega Lotto with US Mega Millions.
The Lottery Office is quick, secure and fully compliant. Australians can choose from a range of lotteries to play.
- Sign Up for Free – Create your account with The Lottery Office. Registration is fast and completely free.
- Choose Your Game – Select from the USA Power Lotto or USA Mega Lotto—our local versions matched to the official US Powerball and Mega Millions draws.
- Pick Your Numbers or Go Quick Play – Choose your lucky numbers or let Quick Play generate them automatically.
- Select Draws & Options – Play for a single draw or subscribe to multiple upcoming draws.
- Sit Back and Wait for the Draw – We handle the rest, including purchasing a matching ticket in the corresponding US draw and sending you a ticket confirmation for your records.
Once the draws are complete, the winning numbers will be available on the USA Power Lotto Results and USA Mega Lotto Results pages. You’ll also receive an email with the results for any draws you’ve entered.
You can find a more in-depth guide to playing lottery with The Lottery Office, here.
What is the Difference between American and Australian Lotto?
- Jackpot size – Both the US Powerball and US Mega Millions regularly offer jackpots in the hundreds of millions, and even into the billions with the record for the largest US jackpot to date being $2.04 Billion (USD)
While the record jackpot for a traditional Australian lottery is much lower at $200 Million (AUD).
- Rollovers – Australian and US jackpots will rollover if nobody wins the first prize, however when US lottery jackpots do rollover, the jackpots increase much more than Australian lottery jackpots.
- Number of Draws – US Powerball takes place three times a week and the US Mega Millions, twice. This allows for jackpots to climb faster. Australian lotteries only take place once or twice a week.
The Lottery Office allows Australians to take advantage of the huge jackpots on offer in American lottos. When you purchase tickets in the USA Power Lotto and USA Mega Lotto, we purchase matching tickets in the US Powerball and US Mega Millions, letting you play to win from the draws of these huge lotteries
Is it Safe to Play to Win from American Lotto in Australia?
Licensed by the Northern Territory Government of Australia for over 20 years, The Lottery Office allows you to play to win from the draws of American lotto in Australia safely online.
You can have confidence that all purchases are legitimate, and The Lottery Office are continuously audited to comply with strict regulations. For every single ticket purchased in either the USA Power Lotto or USA Mega Lotto, a matching ticket is purchased in the official US Powerball or US Mega Millions conducted in the U.S.
It is perfectly safe to participate in all games offered by The Lottery Office. Your entry is:
- 100% legal under Australian law
- Secure and transparent thanks to government oversight
- Fair—every entry corresponds to a real ticket in the US draw
You can learn more about our process on our How It Works page.
Why Choose The Lottery Office to Access American Lotto in Australia?
There are plenty of websites that claim to let you play American lotteries—but very few are licensed Australian operators. The Lottery Office stands apart for several key reasons:
- Licensed by the NT Government – Official and trustworthy.
- Real Matching Tickets – We purchase genuine US tickets for every entry.
- Proven Winners – Dozens of Australians have already collected major prizes.
- Secure Payments – Your funds and data are protected with advanced encryption.
- Responsible Play Tools – Set limits or self-exclude anytime.
When you play with us, you’re playing the right way—legally, securely, and with full confidence.
US Powerball vs US Mega Millions: What’s the difference?
Both lotteries are world-renowned offering massive jackpots but differ slightly in game format. Here are some quick facts on each to help you decide the one for you:
USA Power Lotto
Matched Lottery: US Powerball
How to Win: Match 5 numbers and the Power Number
Draw days: Tue, Thu, Sun (AEST time)
Min. Jackpot: $30 Million AUD
Extra features: ‘Multiplier’ can multiply non jackpot prizes up to 10 times
USA Mega Lotto
Matched Lottery: US Mega Millions
How to Win: Match 5 numbers and the Mega Number
Draw days: Wed, Sat (AEST time)
Min. Jackpot: $70 Million AUD
Extra features: ‘Multiplier’ automatically assigned, multiplying every non-jackpot win by at least 2.
Both lotteries offer multiple prize tiers with nine prize divisions each, meaning you don’t necessarily have to win the jackpot to walk away with a healthy prize, E.g. USA Mega Lotto offers a second-tier prize ranging from $3 -$15 million (AUD) still enough to make you a millionaire!
You can play either game directly from USA Power Lotto page or USA Mega Lotto page.
Has Anyone Ever Won in Australia?
Yes! A Brisbane woman became an instant millionaire when she decided to play USA Power Lotto. Matched with the US Powerball in America, she took home a tidy $1.89 million (AUD). She was just one number away from the entire first division jackpot which at the time was offering a staggering $2.1 billion (AUD)!
She joins a whole host of other local winners lucky enough to have walked away with big prizes thanks to The Lottery Office. You can read their inspiring stories on our Winners page and see how real Aussies are winning big by getting access to American lotto in Australia.
You can read the comprehensive guide on what to do after winning an online lottery in preparation for winning big. This includes tips on how to stay anonymous and how to seek professional advice.
Will I Have to Pay Tax on Winnings?
Playing with The Lottery Office allows you to access the biggest international lotteries in the world. In America, both the US Powerball and the US Mega Millions tax lottery winnings over $600 (USD). As The Lottery Office purchase matching tickets in these American draws for the USA Power Lotto and the USA Mega Lotto, any applicable taxes are deducted in the U.S. before payout.
Australia does not tax lottery winnings, so the prize money you receive from The Lottery Office is 100% tax-free once it’s paid to you.
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It’s never been easier for Australians to play American lotto online.
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Whether you’re after the thrill, the fun, or the fortune, The Lottery Office is your gateway to American lotto in Australia—safe, secure, and 100% Aussie-approved.
FAQ
Can Australians legally play American lotteries?
Yes. By playing through The Lottery Office, Australian residents can legally participate to win from American lottery draws because the tickets are purchased and matched through our licensed Australian operation.
Do I need a US address or bank account?
No. We handle all our matching ticket purchases and prize claims, so you never need an American address or bank details. Any prize amounts to winners with The Lottery Office are paid in Australian dollars.
How do I know my ticket is valid?
You’ll receive an official confirmation of your entry in our matched lottery and can view your numbers in your account dashboard. Every entry corresponds to a real matching ticket that we purchase in the US draw.
What happens if I win?
Prizes below $10,000 AUD are credited directly to your Lottery Office account. For larger prizes over $10,000, you’ll be contacted directly and after all verification and processes are complete, we will pay your winning funds to you.
Can I play on my phone?
Absolutely. Download The Lottery Office App for free from the App Store or Google Play to play anytime, anywhere.
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