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Powerball method leaderboard

Each method picks one set of numbers for every Powerball draw using only the results before it, and we score it after the draw. Here's how they've gone since March 2020.

Draws tracked

347

In front right now

The 2013 formula

$173.95 won from 9 prizes

Pure luck

$112.60

The benchmark every method has to beat

The standings

#MethodPrizesBest resultPrize money from 347 gamesAgainst luck
1The 2013 formula9Division 7, Thu, 4 June 2020
$173.95
$61.35 ahead
2Overdue5Division 6, Thu, 21 Dec 2023
$137.10
$24.50 ahead
3Pure luck8Division 8, Thu, 7 Oct 2021
$112.60
Benchmark
4Hot7Division 8, Thu, 3 Sept 2020
$91.75
$20.85 behind
5Best mates6Division 8, Thu, 9 Sept 2021
$87.00
$25.60 behind
6Cold5Division 8, Thu, 2 Dec 2021
$69.40
$43.20 behind

The black line marks Pure luck. Every method plays one standard game per draw.

Last draw: Thursday, 5 November 2026

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  • Hot1 matched
  • Cold1 matched
  • Overdue2 matched
  • Best mates3 matched
  • The 2013 formula1 matched
  • Pure luck1 matched

Why are they all so close?

Because the balls don't know what happened last week. Hot, cold, overdue or random, every set of numbers has exactly the same chance in every draw.

Over 347 draws, one method will always be in front. Most of the money comes from a handful of bigger prizes, so the leader can change with a single lucky draw.

If one ever pulls well clear of Pure luck and stays there, we'll be the first to tell you.

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