How to Play Powerball
1
Pick 5 White Balls
Choose 5 numbers from 1–69
2
Pick 1 Powerball
Choose 1 number from 1–26 — this is the "money ball"
3
Pay $2 per ticket
Add Power Play™ for $1 more to multiply non-jackpot prizes
Easiest way to get paid: Match just the red Powerball number alone to win $4 — no white balls needed. Odds: 1 in 38.
Powerball Prize Chart
Draws: Mon, Wed, Sat · Ticket: $2
| Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
5 + Powerball | Jackpot | 1 in 292,201,338 |
5 white balls | $1,000,000 | 1 in 11,688,054 |
4 + Powerball | $50,000 | 1 in 913,129 |
4 white balls | $100 | 1 in 36,525 |
3 + Powerball | $100 | 1 in 14,494 |
3 white balls | $7 | 1 in 580 |
2 + Powerball | $7 | 1 in 701 |
1 + Powerball | $4 | 1 in 92 |
Powerball onlyEasiest win! | $4 | 1 in 38 |
Power Play™ Guide
Add Power Play™ for $1 extra per play to multiply all non-jackpot prizes
Power Play™ multiplies all non-jackpot prizes. The 10x multiplier is only available when the jackpot is under $150 million. The Match 5 prize is always $2 million with Power Play™ (regardless of multiplier drawn).
10x
Jackpot under $150M only
5x
Always available
4x
Always available
3x
Always available
2x
Always available
Is Power Play™ worth it? At $1 extra per play, it doubles your cost. It's best value when the jackpot is large (more players, same non-jackpot prize pool) or when you're playing multiple tickets.
Quick Tips
→Drawings are held Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 PM ET for Powerball; Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 PM ET for Mega Millions.
→Tickets must be purchased before the cutoff time (typically 1–2 hours before drawing — check your state lottery).
→Prize claim deadlines vary by state — typically 180 days to 1 year after the drawing. Check your ticket!
→Jackpot winners can choose a lump sum (cash option) or annual payments over 29 years. The cash option is typically ~60% of the advertised jackpot.
Lottery is for entertainment only. Play within your means. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738) or visit ncpgambling.org.