What are the Powerball divisions?
Powerball divisions
| Division 1 | 7 numbers + the Powerball |
|---|---|
| Division 5 | 5 numbers + the Powerball |
| Division 6 | 4 numbers + the Powerball |
| Division 7 | 5 numbers |
| Division 8 | 3 numbers + the Powerball |
How many numbers do you need to win a division in Powerball?
“To win division one in Powerball, you need to match all seven winning numbers, drawn from a barrel of 35 numbers, and the all-important Powerball number, drawn from a barrel of 20 numbers,” he said.
Does 2 numbers and the Powerball win a prize?
The numbers can be in any order – you just need to have them all to win. However, you don’t have to match every single number to win in another Division in Powerball. You just have to match at least 2 main numbers plus the Powerball number, and you could win a share in the Division 9 prize.
When is the drawing for the Powerball in Washington DC?
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! Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET.
How much money do you get for winning the Powerball?
You can win $4 just for matching the Powerball, while the jackpot is won by matching all five main numbers plus the Powerball. The top prize starts at $20 million (* Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the starting jackpot may be lower than this) and increases every time it is not won.
What happens if there are multiple Powerball winners?
If there are multiple winners of the jackpot, it will be shared equally between them. The eight prizes below the jackpot are fixed amounts, so for these prizes there is a guaranteed payout regardless of how many winning players there are. Go to the Powerball Numbers page to see the latest prize payouts.
What are the odds of winning the 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.