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 Texas Lottery retailers. Review official rules and claim instructions at https://www.texaslottery.com. Texas does not levy a state income tax on lottery winnings. Draw times on this page are shown in Central Time for Texas games and Eastern Time for national games. 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.