How are the winning numbers shown on the Powerball?
Powerball Numbers. Winning numbers are displayed in ascending order but if you would like to see the numbers in the order in which they were drawn, please select the ‚Payouts‘ button under each result where you will also be able to view the number of winners and prize payouts for each Powerball draw.
How much does it cost to play the Powerball?
Powerball® costs $2 per play. Select five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls; then select one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. Choose your numbers on a play slip or let the lottery terminal randomly pick your numbers. Jackpots start at $40 million and grow from there!
What are the odds of winning the Powerball?
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. Jackpot winners can either select their prize as an annuity or a lump-sum payment.
How long does it take to claim Powerball prize in Arizona?
***The Arizona State Lottery official audited records of the numbers that were drawn will determine the winner rather than the numbers televised or published on the web. Drawing prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing. ****Winning the Match 5 prize (all 5 white balls) still pays $2 million regardless of the multiplier number drawn.
What’s the Golden Rule for winning the Powerball?
Payouts are awarded according to how many numbers you have matched. The golden rule is that the more numbers matched the bigger the prize. The biggest decision you’ll need to make is your Powerball number, as matching this alone will win you $4, match just two more regular numbers and you’re on your way.
When was the first time the Powerball was drawn?
Powerball has been running since 1992, following the rebranding of Lotto*America. The first ever draw of Powerball was held on April 22, 1992. Since then, the Powerball lottery has expanded rapidly and is now sold in 47 US states and territories and has a minimum jackpot of $40 million.