Power Play
Does not apply to the jackpot. A random multiplier is drawn for each Powerball drawing when Power Play is offered.
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How to Play Powerball
$2Monday, Wednesday, Saturday5 × [1–69] + 1 × [1–26]
Overview
Powerball is a multi-state jackpot game: five white balls from 1–69 plus one red Powerball from 1–26. A standard play costs $2. Jackpots start at $20 million and grow until they are won. The same matrix is used in Florida, Georgia, Texas, and California.
How to play — step by step
1. Select 5 numbers
Choose 5 numbers from 1 to 69, or mark Quick Pick and let the terminal choose.
2. Select 1 bonus number
Choose 1 bonus number from 1 to 26. This ball is drawn separately from the main numbers.
3. Add Power Play (optional)
For $1 more, Power Play can multiply non-jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or 10x. The 10x multiplier is only available when the advertised jackpot is $150 million or less. Match 5 with Power Play pays $2 million.
4. Choose how many drawings
Pay $2 per play (add-ons cost extra). Tell the retailer how many consecutive drawings you want, or mark Advance Play on the slip.
Draw schedule
| Powerball | Draw Days | Draw Times |
|---|---|---|
| Powerball | Monday, Wednesday, Saturday | 10:59 p.m. ET |
Prize table & odds
Power Play multiplies non-jackpot prizes (2x–10x). 10x is only offered when the advertised jackpot is $150 million or less. Match 5 with Power Play is $2 million.
Overall odds of winning a prize: 1 in 24.9.
| Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 5 + Powerball | Jackpot | 1 in 292,201,338 |
| 5 | $1,000,000 | 1 in 11,688,054 |
| 4 + Powerball | $50,000 | 1 in 913,129 |
| 4 | $100 | 1 in 36,525 |
| 3 + Powerball | $100 | 1 in 14,494 |
| 3 | $7 | 1 in 580 |
| 2 + Powerball | $7 | 1 in 701 |
| 1 + Powerball | $4 | 1 in 92 |
| 0 + Powerball | $4 | 1 in 38 |
Source: https://www.powerball.com/powerball-prize-chart
Special features
Double Play (where sold)
Some lotteries sell Double Play as a $1 add-on with a separate drawing. Availability depends on the state — check the play slip at your retailer.
Where to buy
Buy tickets at authorized California Lottery retailers. Review official rules and claim instructions at https://www.calottery.com. California does not tax California Lottery winnings. Draw times on this page are Eastern Time. Powerball and Mega Millions use the same rules in every participating state; only tax treatment and retailer networks change.
Responsible play tips
- Jackpot odds are about 1 in 292 million. Buy only what you can afford to lose.
- Quick Pick and self-pick tickets have the same odds.
- Federal tax applies to large prizes; state tax depends on where you cash the ticket.
Frequently asked questions
Frequencies change as new drawings are added. RaspaPro lists the all-time hottest and coldest Powerball numbers on the statistics page. Past frequency does not make a number more likely tomorrow.
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Play responsibly
RaspaPro is decision support based on public data. Outcomes are random and never guaranteed. Always set a budget and play within your limits. Read our responsible play guide.