Common questions

How much does it cost to play Powerball?

How much does it cost to play Powerball?

Powerball® costs $2 per play. Select five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls; then select one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. Choose your numbers on a play slip or let the lottery terminal randomly pick your numbers. The Powerball jackpot grows until it is won. Players win a prize by matching one of the 9 Ways to Win.

What days are Powerball drawings held?

Powerball is played in 45 states, Washington DC, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands! Powerball drawings are held every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET. Sales cut-off times vary by one to two hours before the drawing, depending on the selling jurisdiction.

What is the Powerball jackpot?

The Powerball jackpot grows until it is won. Players win a prize by matching one of the 9 Ways to Win. Powerball is played in 45 states, Washington DC, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands!

What are the odds of winning Powerball in California?

In California, prize payout amounts are pari-mutuel and determined by sales and the number of winners. The overall odds of winning a prize are 1 in 24.87. The odds presented here are based on a $2 play (rounded to two decimal places). Powerball® costs $2 per play.

What is the most recent Powerball jackpot?

The recent jackpot was $322 Million, and the next upcoming Jackpot is $332 Million. For a detailed report, you can check this Powerball Jackpot Analysis page. It starts from $20 Million and keeps increasing until it finds a Jackpot winner.

How do you play Powerball and what are the numbers?

How do you play Powerball? Players pick five numbers from 1 to 69 plus a Powerball number from 1 to 26.

What is the sixth number on a Powerball ticket?

What is the Power Ball number? It’s the sixth number on your ticket, ranging between 1 and 26. Matching it wins you at least $4. What is the Powerball Quick Pick option?