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Key Facts about Powerball:
* draw Days & Time: monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 PM ET (9:59 PM CT / 7:59 PM PT). Sales typically close 1-2 hours before the draw.
* How to Play: Choose 5 white balls (1-69) and 1 red Powerball (1-26).
* Cost: $2 per play. The “Power Play” option costs an extra $1 and can multiply non-jackpot winnings.
* Where to Buy: Authorized retailers in 45 US states, DC, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Online purchase/apps are available in some states.
* Winning Combinations & Prizes (as of this article):
* 5 white balls + 1 powerball: Grand Prize (Jackpot)
* 5 white balls: $1 million
* 4 white balls + 1 Powerball: $50,000
* 4 white balls: $100
* 3 white balls + 1 powerball: $100
* 3 white balls: $7
* 2 white balls + 1 Powerball: $7
* 1 white ball + 1 Powerball: $4
* 1 Powerball: $4
* Jackpot Options: Winners can choose an annuity (30 payments over 29 years) or a lump-sum payment (discounted). Taxes apply.
* Odds:
* Jackpot: 1 in 292,201,338
* Any Prize: approximately 1 in 24.87
important Tips:
* Sign the back of your ticket.
* Keep your receipts.
* Check the sales closing time in your state.
* Check results on official sources.
