What are the payout amounts for Powerball?
The prize structure of Powerball below can help you calculate the odds of winning the lottery:
| Numbers Matched | Prize | Odds of Winning |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Does 2 numbers pay out in Powerball?
If you match two numbers, you’ll win $4, but ONLY if one of those numbers is the red Powerball. If you match two white Powerball numbers, then unfortunately you won’t walk away with any money, according to Powerball’s rules. If you match a white ball and the red Powerball, then you’ll walk away with $4.
What is double play on Powerball?
The Double Play is a feature that gives players in select locations another chance to match their Powerball numbers in a separate drawing. The Double Play drawing is held following the regular drawing and has a top cash prize of $10 million.
What if I hit the Powerball number only?
If you matched only the red ball (the Powerball, which is the last number drawn), then you’ll win $4. You can put that money into buying two more Powerball tickets! Of course, if you played the Power Play and matched that too, then your winnings will be multiplied by whatever the Power Play amount was.
How do I collect my Powerball winnings?
There are three ways to claim prizes $599 and under: visit a Lottery retailer, claim at a Lottery District Office or claim by mail. Option 1: Visit a Lottery Retailer Best Option! Take your winning ticket to a Lottery retailer and the clerk will hand you cash on the spot. Talk about easy!
How is Powerball double play paid out?
ODDS. Double Play® is a new add-on feature to the Powerball® game that gives players in select jurisdictions another chance to match their Powerball numbers in a separate drawing with a top cash prize of $10 million. Players can add the Double Play feature to their Powerball ticket for an additional $1 per play.
Do Powerball numbers need to be in order?
You can match the white ball numbers in any order of a given play to win a prize. The red Powerball number of a given play on your ticket must match the red Powerball drawn. Each play on a ticket is separately determined; players cannot crisscross play lines on a ticket or combine numbers from other tickets.
How much does it cost to play the 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.
How are the payouts determined in the Powerball?
The Payouts are awarded on the basis of how many numbers you have matched. The golden rule that prevails here is that the more numbers matched the bigger is the prize. The biggest decision you have to make in the lottery is to choose your Powerball number.
When does the Powerball 10x multiplier come into play?
Net payout is what you will get after paying all the payments. 10X Multiplier comes into play when the jackpot prize is less than $150 million. Otherwise it is out of the game. Prize amount of Match 5 main numbers will be multiplied by 2 only even if the multiplier is more than of it.
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.