United States · since 1992 Draws Mon, Wed, Sat
Powerball: odds, prizes and how to play
Powerball is a lottery from the United States, first drawn in 1992. One line is 5 numbers from 69, plus 1 Powerball from a separate pool of 26, and it costs $2.
Draws are on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 pm ET. A jackpot winner chooses between 30 annuity payments and one lump sum. Every combination has the same chance in every draw, and extra lines raise your chance only in step with what you spend.
- Draws Monday, Wednesday & Saturday at 10:59 pm ET
- Extras: Power Play ($1) and Double Play ($1)
- Pick
- 5 + 1 from 69, then 1 from 26
- Line price
- $2 +$1 for Power Play
- Prize tiers
- 9 ways to win, the jackpot included
- Annuity
- 30 payments if you take the annuity
- Sites selling it
- 7 of 9 of the lottery sites we rank
One line: 5 numbers from 69, then 1 from 26
The slip below is one line. Match all 6 numbers for the jackpot. The marks are the numbers drawn on Sat 31 Oct 2026.
Pick 5numbers 1 to 69
Pick 1Powerball 1 to 26
Power Play
For $1 more, prizes below the jackpot are multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 10.
Double Play
A second draw for the same numbers. Top prize $10M. Costs $1 extra per line.
9 ways to win Powerball
| 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 |
- 5 + Powerball 1 in 292,201,338
- 5 1 in 11,688,054
- 4 + Powerball 1 in 913,129
- 4 1 in 36,525
- 3 + Powerball 1 in 14,494
- 3 1 in 580
- 2 + Powerball 1 in 701
- 1 + Powerball 1 in 92
- Powerball only 1 in 38
Prizes as the lottery publishes them.
Expected value of one line at the Sat 31 Oct jackpot
Before tax and before shared jackpots. The real value is lower on both counts.
Worked out from the prize tiers, odds and price above. Play for the draw, not as an investment.
7 of our 9 sites sell Powerball lines
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Rank1
- Since
- 2002
- Licence
- Malta Gaming Authority
- Lotteries
- 46
Sells Powerball as one of 46 lotteries.
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Rank2
- Since
- 2013
- Licence
- Anjouan License
- Lotteries
- 47
Sells Powerball as one of 47 lotteries.
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Rank3
- Since
- 2017
- Licence
- Malta Gaming Authority
- Lotteries
- 47
Sells Powerball as one of 47 lotteries.
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Rank4
- Since
- 2013
- Licence
- Malta Gaming Authority
- Lotteries
- 46
Sells Powerball as one of 46 lotteries.
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Rank5
- Since
- 2024
- Licence
- Curaçao +1
- Lotteries
- 39
Sells Powerball as one of 39 lotteries.
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Rank6
- Since
- 2019
- Licence
- UK Gambling Commission +2
- Lotteries
- 43
Sells Powerball as one of 43 lotteries.
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Rank7
- Since
- 2014
- Licence
- Curaçao
- Lotteries
- 41
Sells Powerball as one of 41 lotteries.
Sites that list Powerball on sale, read 2 Nov 2026.
The last 5 Powerball draws
| Draw | Winning numbers | Power Play | Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3x | $770M | ||
| 2x | $723M | ||
| 3x | $691M | ||
| 2x | $665M | ||
| 2x | $639M |
Powerball: questions
How do you play Powerball?
One line is 5 numbers from 69, plus 1 Powerball from a separate pool of 26, and it costs $2. Optional extras: Power Play and Double Play. The slip and the cards above explain each one.
What are the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot?
One line has a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of the Powerball jackpot. The prize table on this page gives the odds of every tier.
When is Powerball drawn?
Powerball is drawn on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 pm ET.
See the Powerball results page for draws we hold.
How does the Powerball jackpot work?
A jackpot winner chooses between 30 annuity payments and one lump sum.
Compare both choices in our lottery payout options guide.
Can I buy Powerball lines online?
The lottery sites on this page that sell Powerball are ranked by our score. Buying lottery entries online is not legal everywhere, so check the law where you live first.
Can I pick numbers that win more often?
No. A Powerball line has the same 1 in 292,201,338 chance of the jackpot whatever numbers it holds, and past draws do not change the next one. Playing more lines raises your chance only in step with the cost.
Where are the official Powerball rules?
The operator publishes the rules and results at powerball.com. Check a ticket there before you rely on any result.
Is the Powerball jackpot shared, and are prizes taxed?
The jackpot is awarded on a pari-mutuel basis and split among all winning tickets, while set cash prizes below the jackpot are fixed. Federal and jurisdictional income taxes may apply to any claimed prize money, and advertised prizes are before taxes.
Our guide to tax on lottery winnings covers the details.
How long do I have to claim a Powerball prize?
Claim deadlines vary by selling jurisdiction, typically from 90 days to one year. Check the deadline where you bought the ticket.
Set the spend before you pick the numbers.
Most lottery lines win nothing. Decide a monthly amount you can lose, and use the deposit limits on the site you play at.