Prizes and Odds
MATCH | PRIZE | ODDS |
5 + Powerball | Jackpot | 1 in 292,201,338 |
5 | $1,000,000 | 1 in 11,688,053.52 |
4 + Powerball | $50,000 | 1 in 913,129.18 |
4 | $100 | 1 in 36,525.17 |
3 + Powerball | $100 | 1 in 14,494.11 |
3 | $7 | 1 in 579.76 |
2 + Powerball | $7 | 1 in 701.33 |
1 + Powerball | $4 | 1 in 91.98 |
Powerball only | $4 | 1 in 38.32 |
Overall odds of winning a prize in Powerball are 1 in 24.87.
POWER PLAY
Prizes
MATCH | ORIGINAL PRIZE | 2X | 3X | 4X | 5X | 10X |
5 + Powerball | Jackpot | |||||
5 | $1,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
4 + Powerball | $50,000 | $100,000 | $150,000 | $200,000 | $250,000 | $500,000 |
4 | $100 | $200 | $300 | $400 | $500 | $1,000 |
3 + Powerball | $100 | $200 | $300 | $400 | $500 | $1,000 |
3 | $7 | $14 | $21 | $28 | $35 | $70 |
2 + Powerball | $7 | $14 | $21 | $28 | $35 | $70 |
1 + Powerball | $4 | $8 | $12 | $16 | $20 | $40 |
Powerball only | $4 | $8 | $12 | $16 | $20 | $40 |
Schedule
| WEDNESDAY | SATURDAY |
Draw Time | 10:59 p.m. ET | 10:59 p.m. ET |
Sales Stop | Varies by jurisdiction | Varies by jurisdiction |
Powerball General information
- There are nine ways to win the Powerball lottery.
- The advertised jackpot amount is always the annuity sum before tax.
- You must be 18 or older to play, except for in Louisiana, Iowa, and Arizona, where players must be 21 or older, and Nebraska, where players must be 19 or older.
- You can claim a Powerball jackpot prize as a lump sum or as an annuity payment over 29 years (30 guaranteed payments).
- The 10x multiplier is available only when the jackpot is $150 million or less.
Advanced Draws
All states that participate in the Powerball lottery allows players to purchase tickets for draws in advance with limitations that vary from state to state. Check out the legal amount of advance Powerball draw purchases permitted per jurisdiction.
STATE | ADVANCED DRAWS |
Arizona | up to 10 |
Arkansas | up to 20 |
California | up to 10 |
Colorado | up to 26 |
Connecticut | up to 26 |
Delaware | up to 10 |
District of Columbia | up to 20 |
Florida | up to 52 |
Georgia | up to 26 |
Idaho | up to 10 |
Illinois | up to 25 |
Indiana | up to 10 |
Iowa | up to 10 |
Kansas | up to 15 |
Kentucky | up to 26 |
Louisiana | up to 20 |
Maine | up to 20 |
Maryland | up to 15 |
Massachusetts | up to 15 |
Michigan | up to 30 |
Minnesota | up to 14 |
Mississippi | up to 26 |
Missouri | up to 15 |
Montana | up to 24 |
Nebraska | up to 24 |
New Hampshire | up to 20 |
New Jersey | up to 8 |
New Mexico | up to 20 |
New York | up to 26 |
North Carolina | up to 26 |
North Dakota | up to 9 |
Ohio | up to 10 |
Oklahoma | up to 10 |
Oregon | up to 20 |
Pennsylvania | up to 26 |
Puerto Rico | up to 26 |
Rhode Island | up to 26 |
South Carolina | up to 20 |
South Dakota | up to 9 |
Tennessee | up to 10 |
Texas | up to 10 |
U.S. Virgin Islands | N/A |
Vermont | up to 20 |
Virginia | up to 26 |
Washington | up to 10 |
West Virginia | up to 24 |
Wisconsin | up to 8 |
Wyoming | up to 20 |
FAQs
How mych does a Powerball ticket cost?
The cost per play is $2 and $1 to add Power Play.
What are the Powerball rules?
Players pick five numbers from 1 to 69 plus a Powerball number from 1 to 26. Players can also choose the Power Play, which can multiply any non-jackpot winnings.
What is the Power Ball number?
The sixth number on your ticket is the Power Ball number, ranging between 1 and 26. Matching it wins you a minimum of $4.
In which states are you allowed to play Powerball?
Powerball can be played in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
What is the Powerball Quick Pick option?
The Powerball Quick Pick option is just an automated system to randomly select your (hopefully winning) numbers.
What are the multiplies in Power Play?
Power Play multiplies all non-jackpot winnings by 2, 3, 4, 5, or 10, depending on the multiplier number selected before the draw while Power Play is available in all U.S. states except California.
Can you claim my Powerball winnings in a different state?
No, all prizes must be claimed in the same jurisdiction as they were bought.
What are the Powerball jackpot payout options?
The winner can choose to either get it as an annuity or a cash lump sum. In the annuity option, prizes are split into 30 installments paid over 29 years.