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Powerball Numbers

Date Result Jackpot
  • 7
  • 40
  • 48
  • 55
  • 66
  • PB: 11
  • Power Play: 2
Est. Jackpot
$160 Million
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  • 5
  • 9
  • 27
  • 39
  • 42
  • PB: 16
  • Power Play: 2
Est. Jackpot
$150 Million
  • 2
  • 23
  • 40
  • 59
  • 69
  • PB: 13
  • Power Play: 2
Est. Jackpot
$140 Million
  • 15
  • 27
  • 44
  • 59
  • 63
  • PB: 8
  • Power Play: 4
Est. Jackpot
$130 Million
  • 9
  • 23
  • 26
  • 30
  • 32
  • PB: 8
  • Power Play: 3
Est. Jackpot
$120 Million
  • 4
  • 29
  • 49
  • 50
  • 67
  • PB: 2
  • Power Play: 4
Est. Jackpot
$110 Million
  • 7
  • 15
  • 21
  • 33
  • 62
  • PB: 23
  • Power Play: 2
Est. Jackpot
$100 Million
  • 18
  • 43
  • 58
  • 60
  • 68
  • PB: 14
  • Power Play: 2
Est. Jackpot
$90 Million
  • 24
  • 44
  • 46
  • 50
  • 51
  • PB: 13
  • Power Play: 3
Est. Jackpot
$80 Million
  • 8
  • 27
  • 29
  • 36
  • 47
  • PB: 24
  • Power Play: 3
Est. Jackpot
$70 Million
Powerball Year

Powerball Prize and Odds

Match Prize Odds
5 + Powerball Jackpot 1 in 292,201,338
5 $1,000,000 1 in 11,688,053.52
4 + Powerball $50,000 1 in 913,129.18
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
1 + Powerball $4 1 in 91.98
Powerball only $4 1 in 38.32
Overall odds of winning a prize in Powerball are 1 in 24.87.

Power Play Prizes

Match Original Prize 2x 3x 4x 5x 10x
5 + Powerball Jackpot
5 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
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 only $4 $8 $12 $16 $20 $40

Power Play Odds

  2x 3x 4x 5x 10x
Odds with 10x multiplier 1 in 1.79 1 in 3.31 1 in 14.33 1 in 21.5 1 in 43
Odds without 10x multiplier 1 in 1.75 1 in 3.23 1 in 14 1 in 21 N/A

Powerball Things to Know

Here’s a quick summary of the game.

  • There are 9 exciting ways to win the Powerball Lottery.
  • Eight of the Powerball prize categories are a fixed value, with the exception of California.
  • The Powerball jackpot always starts at $20 million.
  • 48 jurisdictions participate in the Powerball lottery. This includes 45 states, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia.
  • You must be 18 years old or older to play, with the following exceptions. In Louisiana, Iowa, and Arizona you must be 21 years or older and in Nebraska players must be 19 years or older.
  • You can claim a Powerball jackpot prize as a lump sum or as an annuity payment over a certain amount of years.
  • The advertised jackpot amount is always the annuity sum, before tax.
  • The Power Play option was introduced to the game in 2001.

Powerball How to Play

  1. Pick five numbers from 1 to 69
  2. Pick a Powerball number from 1 to 26
  3. You have the option to add Power Play for an extra $1
  4. Check if you’ve won

Powerball Ticket Cost

  • $2 per play
  • $1 to add Power Play

Powerball Schedule

  Wednesday Saturday
Draw Time 10:59 p.m. EST 10:59 p.m. EST
Sales Stop Varies by jurisdiction Varies by jurisdiction

Powerball History

Powerball is one of the most well-known games in the U.S., regularly boasting up to 10-figure jackpots.

December 1987
West Virginia, Iowa, Rhode Island, Washington, DC, Oregon, and Kansas formed the Multi-State Lottery Association.
February 1988
Launched in 1988, under the name "Lotto*America".
August 1989 – January 1991
Eight more states joined the game: Wisconsin, Montana, Idaho, Minnesota, Indiana, South Dakota, Kentucky, and Delaware.
April 1992
Renamed to "Powerball".
New game format: 5/45 + 1/45.
Starting jackpot is now $2 million.
First official Powerball draw takes place on April 22.
April 1994 – October 1996
Six more states joined the game: Arizona, Nebraska, Louisiana, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and New Mexico.
November 1997
New game format: 5/49 + 1/42.
Starting jackpot increases to $10 million.
Annuity increases from 20 to 29 years.
Lump Sum Cash option is added
March 2001
Power Play feature is added - a wheel with 12 slots.
Available multipliers ranging from 1x to 5x.
August 2001 – June 2002
Colorado and Pennsylvania joined the game.
October 2002
New game format: 5/53 + 1/42.
Power Play wheel has 15 slots.
South Carolina joined the game.
July 2003 – July 2004
Four more states joined the game: Vermont, North Dakota, Tennessee, and Maine.
August 2005
New game format: 5/55 + 1 /42.
Starting jackpot increases to $15 million.
Power Play wheel uploaded to 16 slots.
January 2006 – May 2006
Oklahoma and North Carolina joined the game.
January 2009
New game format: 5/59 + 1/39.
Starting jackpot increases to $20 million.
Power Play drawn using a Random Number Generator.
Florida joined the game.
October 2009 – November 2010
13 more states joined the game: Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Massachusetts, Ohio, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
January 2012
New game format: 5/69 + 1/35.
Starting jackpot increases to $40 million.
Match 5 prize category is now $1 million.
April 2013 – September 2014
Two more states and an additional jurisdiction joined the game: California, Wyoming, and Puerto Rico.
October 2015
New game format: 5/69 + 1/26.
4 + 1 prize category prize is now $50,000.
10x Power Ball multiplier added to jackpots under $150 million.
January 2016
$1.586 billion Powerball jackpot sets world record for largest jackpot.
March 2020
Starting jackpot decreases to $20 million.
Minimum roll increase between drawings set to $2 million.

Powerball FAQS

1. When do Powerball draws take place?

Drawings occur every Wednesday and Saturday at around 10:59 p.m. ET. at the Multi-State Lottery Association head office which is in Tallahassee, Florida.

2. Where can you play Powerball in the U.S.?

Powerball is played in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and in the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

3. What is the Powerball “Quick Pick” option?

The “Quick Pick” option is the fastest way to pick a new line to play. The line is generated automatically by the lottery system using a random number generator.

4. What is “Power Play”?

Power Play multiplies all non-jackpot winnings by 2, 3, 4, 5, or 10 times. The 10 times multiplier becomes available when the jackpot is $150 million or less.

Power Play is available in all states except California.

5. How old do I have to be to play Powerball?

The age required to play depends on the state. Minimum age to play Powerball is 19 in Nebraska and 21 in Arizona, Iowa, and Louisiana. For all the other states the minimum age is 18.

6. Can I purchase tickets in advance?

Yes, this option is available in all participating states. The exact number of draws can be different depending on the state you’re playing in but can be anywhere between 10 and 20.

7. What’s the difference between a cash lump sum and an annuity?

All jackpot winners have the option to receive their prize as an annuity or as a cash lump sum. If you choose the annuity option, your prize is split into 30 installments over a period of 29 years. The lump sum is a one-off cash payment which is lower than the stated jackpot.

8. What happens if the winner dies before the annuity payments are completed?

The remaining payments will be paid to the winner’s designated beneficiary or estate.

9. How can I check if I’ve won anything on Powerball?

You can check the past results on our Powerball Year page.

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