- In other words, there is one chance in 38.3 that you'd pick the winning Powerball number and miss selecting any of the five winning white-ball numbers. So when you hear a 'chances of winning' calculation, it's describing the chance that you will have chosen the winning numbers, including the chances you chose numbers that didn't get drawn.
- Pick five numbers from 1 to 69. Pick a Powerball number from 1 to 26. You have the option of adding Power Play for an extra $1. Check if you’ve won. $1 to add Power Play. All the jurisdictions that participate in the Powerball lottery allow players to purchase tickets for draws in advance.
You have a 1 in 24.9 chance of winning a prize when the advertised jackpot is $40 million. You still have a 1 in 24.9 chance of winning a prize when the advertised jackpot is $1 billion. Even if there are more tickets sold in a particular drawing, your odds of winning a prize are the same.
- Prizes
Powerball has nine prize tiers, and you win by matching the numbers you choose to the winning numbers drawn. You can win a prize by matching the Powerball alone, but you must match all five main numbers plus the Powerball to land the jackpot. Learn all about the different ways to win, the odds of winning and how to claim any prizes.
Odds of Winning
The prize you win depends on how many of the winning numbers you match. The table below shows what you need to do to win in each tier, the odds of doing so, and the prize amounts before tax. Your overall chances of winning any Powerball prize are around 1 in 25.
| Match | Odds of Winning | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 5 plus Powerball | 1 in 292,201,338 | Jackpot |
| 5 | 1 in 11,688,054 | $1 million |
| 4 plus Powerball | 1 in 913,130 | $50,000 |
| 4 | 1 in 36,525 | $100.00 |
| 3 plus Powerball | 1 in 14,494 | $100.00 |
| 3 | 1 in 580 | $7.00 |
| 2 plus Powerball | 1 in 701 | $7.00 |
| 1 plus Powerball | 1 in 92 | $4.00 |
| Powerball | 1 in 38 | $4.00 |
| The overall odds of winning are 1 in 25 | ||
The jackpot starts at $40 million and increases every time it is not won. It is regularly worth hundreds of millions of dollars and has even exceeded $1 billion. Visit the Powerball Winners page for a list of the 10 biggest jackpots in the history of the game.
2nd Chance Winning Numbers
Power Play
A Power Play multiplier of 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x or 10x is randomly selected before each Powerball draw and if you opt in any prizes you win will be boosted by the value of the multiplier. The only exception is the Match 5 prize, which is doubled to $2 million regardless of which multiplier is drawn. The 10x multiplier is only in play when the advertised jackpot is $150 million or less. The table below shows how prizes increase with each Power Play multiplier:
| Match | Base Prize | x2 | x3 | x4 | x5 | x10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 + Powerball | Jackpot | Jackpot | Jackpot | Jackpot | Jackpot | Jackpot |
| 5 | $1 million | $2 million | $2 million | $2 million | $2 million | $2 million |
| 4 + Powerball | $50,000 | $100,000 | $150,000 | $200,000 | $250,000 | $500,000 |
| 4 | $100 | $200 | $300 | $400 | $500 | $1,000 |
| 3 + Powerball | $100 | $200 | $300 | $400 | $500 | $1,000 |
| 3 | $7 | $14 | $21 | $28 | $35 | $70 |
| 2 + Powerball | $7 | $14 | $21 | $28 | $35 | $70 |
| 1 + Powerball | $4 | $8 | $12 | $16 | $20 | $40 |
| Powerball | $4 | $8 | $12 | $16 | $20 | $40 |
2nd Chance Winning Numbers
The odds of each Power Play being selected change depending on whether or not the 10x multiplier is in play. Here are the odds when the 10x is active:
| Power Play | Odds |
|---|---|
| 10x | 1 in 43 |
| 5x | 1 in 21.5 |
| 4x | 1 in 14.33 |
| 3x | 1 in 3.23 |
| 2x | 1 in 1.79 |
Here are the odds on each Power Play ball being drawn when the jackpot exceeds $150 million and the 10x multiplier is not available for selection:
| Power Play | Odds |
|---|---|
| 5x | 1 in 21 |
| 4x | 1 in 14 |
| 3x | 1 in 3.23 |
| 2x | 1 in 1.75 |
Taxes on Prizes
Prizes of up to $600 are not taxed, but if you win an amount between $600 and $5,000 you will need to report your winnings on a federal income tax form. Any prize over $5,000 will be subject to a federal withholding of at least 24% (up to 37% for jackpot winners).
Additionally, you may be taxed at a state level depending on where you bought your ticket. New York has the highest tax rate of 8.82%, with Maryland just behind on 8.75%. California, Florida, New Hampshire, Puerto Rico, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U.S Virgin Islands, Washington State and Wyoming are the only locations that do not tax lottery winnings.
Claiming Prizes
If you win a prize, you must claim it in the state where you bought your ticket. Each state has its own limit for how long tickets remain valid, ranging from 90 days from the date of the draw in New Mexico to a year in several jurisdictions. You can claim prizes of up to $600 from authorised retailers, but for larger amounts you will need to submit a claim by mail or visit a regional claims center. If you win the jackpot, you should contact your state lottery directly and make arrangements to claim the prize in person.
Cash vs Annuity
If you win the jackpot, you can choose between a lump sum or an annuity. The annuity is the advertised jackpot value and will see you paid in 30 instalments over 29 years, with the first payment made straight away. The annuity shows how much you will receive if the money is invested by the lottery, taking into account all of the profits that the investments would make over the 29-year period. The annuity payments will grow by 5 percent each year to cover inflation and cost of living increases. The cash option is smaller as it contains only the money raised from ticket sales during that game and any preceding rollovers.
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- Arkansas (AR) lottery currently offers these lottery games:
- Powerball is drawn twice a week Wednesday and Saturday 9:59 PM
- MEGA Millions is drawn twice a week Tuesday and Friday 10:00 PM
- Lucky For Life is drawn twice a week Monday and Thursday 9:38 PM
- Natural State Jackpot is drawn 6 times a week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8:00 PM
- Cash 4 Midday is drawn 6 times a week except Sunday 1:00 PM
- Cash 3 Midday is drawn 6 times a week except Sunday 1:00 PM
- Cash 4 Evening is drawn daily Sunday thru Saturday 7:00 PM
- Cash 3 Evening is drawn daily 7:00 PM
- Powerball is drawn twice a week Wednesday and Saturday 9:59 PM