How to play Powerball®
Powerball® is a multi-state jackpot game. Drawings are held Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:59 p.m. During the drawing, six numbers are drawn: five white ball numbers and the red Powerball® number. Matching all six numbers wins the jackpot. There are eight other ways to match and win prizes up to $1 million. Each play costs $2. For an additional $1, players can purchase PowerPlay® to multiply all non-jackpot prizes, excluding the Match 5 + 0 prize, by 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, or other promotional number selected.
After the Powerball® drawing on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, the number of multi-draws available for purchase will taper down. Players will be able to purchase 19 instead of 20 multi-draws after Wednesday’s drawing, and that number will decrease by one following each subsequent drawing until August 21. After the Powerball® drawing on August 21, players will be able to purchase up to 30 multi-draws.
* Number of draws represents the maximum number available for purchase prior to the draw break at 9:59 p.m. before the Powerball® drawing.
1 Pick your numbers
Select five different numbers (white balls) from 1 to 69 in the left play area and select one “POWERBALL®” (red ball) number from 1 to 26 in the right play area of the play slip. Use one panel (PLAY A - PLAY E) for each desired play. Each play costs $2.
2 Quick Pick
If you prefer having any or all of your numbers selected at random by the terminal, mark the “QUICK PICK” box for each play. All plays and play options selected on the play slip will be valid for the specified draw only.
3 PowerPlay®
Marking the ”POWERPLAY® OPTION” increases the cost of each play to $3. If you purchase “PowerPlay®” and win a prize, your prize, excluding the jackpot and Match 5 + 0 prize, will automatically be multiplied by the PowerPlay® number of 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, or other promotional number. Purchase PowerPlay® and match 5 white balls to win $2 MILLION. When the estimated jackpot is $150 MILLION or less, a “x10” PowerPlay® multiplier will be available. All non-jackpot prizes, including the match five white balls prize, may be reduced if claims exceed the available prize fund.
4 Multi-draws
Play up to 20 consecutive draws by marking the appropriate box under “MULTI-DRAW OPTION.” Each consecutive draw will cost $2 or $3 per draw with the PowerPlay® option. NOTE: Multi-draw selections will be consecutive from the draw date requested.
5 Sign the Back of the Ticket
Upon purchase, SIGN the ticket back and SECURE your ticket. Check your selections to make sure they are correct. Player is solely responsible for verifying all selections on the ticket. PRINTED POWERBALL® TICKETS CANNOT BE CANCELED.
DO NOT ERASE. If you make an error, mark the "VOID PLAY" box over the selected play.
Winning Numbers for the Most Recent Drawings
(Click on the draw results to see the number of winners for each prize level.)
| Winning Numbers | Powerball® | PowerPlay® (x2) | Total Winners | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot(Match 5 + Powerball®) | Jackpot | 0 | -- | 0 |
| Match 5 | $1,000,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Match 4 + Powerball® | $50,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Match 4 | $100 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| Match 3 + Powerball® | $100 | 10 | 4 | 14 |
| Match 3 | $7 | 201 | 210 | 411 |
| Match 2 + Powerball® | $7 | 190 | 144 | 334 |
| Match 1 + Powerball® | $4 | 1,206 | 1,213 | 2,419 |
| Match Powerball® Only | $4 | 2,983 | 2,913 | 5,896 |
| Total Winning Tickets | -- | 4,597 | 4,491 | 9,088 |
| Winning Numbers | Powerball® | PowerPlay® (x2) | Total Winners | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot(Match 5 + Powerball®) | Jackpot | 0 | -- | 0 |
| Match 5 | $1,000,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Match 4 + Powerball® | $50,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Match 4 | $100 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Match 3 + Powerball® | $100 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| Match 3 | $7 | 188 | 167 | 355 |
| Match 2 + Powerball® | $7 | 130 | 127 | 257 |
| Match 1 + Powerball® | $4 | 1,028 | 1,086 | 2,114 |
| Match Powerball® Only | $4 | 2,424 | 2,521 | 4,945 |
| Total Winning Tickets | -- | 3,777 | 3,914 | 7,691 |
| Winning Numbers | Powerball® | PowerPlay® (x3) | Total Winners | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot(Match 5 + Powerball®) | Jackpot | 0 | -- | 0 |
| Match 5 | $1,000,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Match 4 + Powerball® | $50,000 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Match 4 | $100 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Match 3 + Powerball® | $100 | 15 | 12 | 27 |
| Match 3 | $7 | 188 | 219 | 407 |
| Match 2 + Powerball® | $7 | 172 | 182 | 354 |
| Match 1 + Powerball® | $4 | 1,309 | 1,370 | 2,679 |
| Match Powerball® Only | $4 | 3,076 | 3,170 | 6,246 |
| Total Winning Tickets | -- | 4,765 | 4,957 | 9,722 |
| Winning Numbers | Powerball® | PowerPlay® (x2) | Total Winners | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot(Match 5 + Powerball®) | Jackpot | 0 | -- | 0 |
| Match 5 | $1,000,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Match 4 + Powerball® | $50,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Match 4 | $100 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| Match 3 + Powerball® | $100 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| Match 3 | $7 | 142 | 152 | 294 |
| Match 2 + Powerball® | $7 | 136 | 144 | 280 |
| Match 1 + Powerball® | $4 | 1,157 | 1,296 | 2,453 |
| Match Powerball® Only | $4 | 2,756 | 2,897 | 5,653 |
| Total Winning Tickets | -- | 4,202 | 4,499 | 8,701 |
| Winning Numbers | Powerball® | PowerPlay® (x3) | Total Winners | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot(Match 5 + Powerball®) | Jackpot | 0 | -- | 0 |
| Match 5 | $1,000,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Match 4 + Powerball® | $50,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Match 4 | $100 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Match 3 + Powerball® | $100 | 16 | 7 | 23 |
| Match 3 | $7 | 257 | 231 | 488 |
| Match 2 + Powerball® | $7 | 196 | 205 | 401 |
| Match 1 + Powerball® | $4 | 1,656 | 1,493 | 3,149 |
| Match Powerball® Only | $4 | 4,414 | 4,089 | 8,503 |
| Total Winning Tickets | -- | 6,544 | 6,029 | 12,573 |
Powerball® Overall Odds
Powerball® Odds By Prize Level
| Match | Odds | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Match 5 + Powerball® | 1 in 292,201,338 | Jackpot |
| Match 5 | 1 in 11,688,054 | $1,000,000 |
| Match 4 + Powerball® | 1 in 913,129 | $50,000 |
| Match 4 | 1 in 36,525 | $100 |
| Match 3 + Powerball® | 1 in 14,494 | $100 |
| Match 3 | 1 in 580 | $7 |
| Match 2 + Powerball® | 1 in 701 | $7 |
| Match 1 + Powerball® | 1 in 92 | $4 |
| Powerball® Only | 1 in 38 | $4 |
PowerPlay® (Multiplier) Prizes
| Prizes with PowerPlay® (Multiplier) | x2 | x3 | x4 | x5 | x10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 5 + Powerball® |
Jackpot* | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- |
| Match 5 |
$1 Million | $2 Million | $2 Million | $2 Million | $2 Million | $2 Million |
| Match 4 + Powerball® |
$50,000 | $100,000 | $150,000 | $200,000 | $250,000 | $500,000 |
| Match 4 |
$100 | $200 | $300 | $400 | $500 | $1,000 |
| Match 3 + Powerball® |
$100 | $200 | $300 | $400 | $500 | $1,000 |
| Match 3 |
$7 | $14 | $21 | $28 | $35 | $70 |
| Match 2 + Powerball® |
$7 | $14 | $21 | $28 | $35 | $70 |
| Match 1 + Powerball® |
$4 | $8 | $12 | $16 | $20 | $40 |
| Powerball® Only |
$4 | $8 | $12 | $16 | $20 | $40 |
PowerPlay® (Multiplier) Odds
| PowerPlay® (Multiplier) Odds | Multiplier x2 | Multiplier x3 | Multiplier x4 | Multiplier x5 | Multiplier x10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odds when x10 is NOT available** |
1 in 1.75 | 1 in 3.23 | 1 in 14 | 1 in 21 | ----- |
| Odds when x10 is available** |
1 in 1.79 | 1 in 3.31 | 1 in 14.33 | 1 in 21.5 | 1 in 43 |
* The jackpot prize amount advertised by the Lottery is based on prize payment of a 30-year annuity. Winners have 60 days from filing a claim to elect a "Cash" or an "Annuity" option (30 payments over 29 years).
** When the estimated jackpot is $150 MILLION or less, a "x10" PowerPlay® multiplier will be available. The "x10" multiplier disappears when jackpots exceed $150 million.
The Match 5 + 0 prize, for players selecting the PowerPlay® option, shall be $2 million unless a higher limited promotional dollar amount is announced. Multiplier features may be modified for special promotions from time to time.
Prior to each drawing, Powerball® sales will be temporarily suspended to allow for the drawing. Powerball® sales are suspended at 9:59 p.m. on Wednesday and Saturday. Powerball® ticket sales CANNOT be canceled.
A player MUST be at least 18 years of age to purchase a ticket.
For more information on odds, drawings, winning numbers and remaining or unclaimed prizes, ask your lottery retailer, visit our website at www.sceducationlottery.com or call toll‑free 1-866-736-9819 during regular business hours. (Except Certain State Holidays)
Tickets, transactions, and winners are subject to SCEL rules and state law. SCEL shall not be responsible for lost, stolen, or mutilated tickets. For current or past winning numbers call (803) 734-IWON (4966) or check under the specific game on our website.
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