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When Does Powerball Draw?
What is the Powerball Lottery?
The Powerball lottery is one of the most popular lotteries in the United States and around the world. It is a multi-state game that involves selecting six numbers from a pool of 59 white balls and one number from a pool of 35 red Powerballs. If you match all seven numbers, you win the jackpot. The Powerball lottery is drawn twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and the jackpot amount varies each time.
When is the Drawing?
The Powerball lottery drawing is held on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time. The drawing is broadcast on television stations across the country and streamed live online. Tickets must be purchased before the drawing in order to participate.
What Time Can I Buy Tickets?
Powerball tickets can be purchased up until 9:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the day of the drawing. You can buy tickets online or at any authorized retailer in the states where the lottery is offered. If you buy your tickets online, you must do so before the cutoff time in order for your tickets to be eligible for the drawing.
How Much Does it Cost?
The cost of one Powerball ticket is $2.00. You can purchase multiple tickets, and you can also purchase a Power Play ticket which will give you the chance to multiply your winnings (up to 10 times) if you match all six numbers. The cost of a Power Play ticket is an additional $1.00.
What Are the Prizes?
The Powerball jackpot starts at $40 million and can increase up to an incredible $1 billion. In addition to the jackpot, there are also eight other prize levels. The prizes range from $4 for matching just the Powerball number, to $1 million for matching the five white balls and the Powerball number. To win the jackpot, you must match all six numbers.
What Are the Odds of Winning?
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292,201,338. The overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 24.87. The odds of winning the Power Play multiplier are dependent on the Power Play number that is drawn that day.
Are There Any Other Games Offered?
Yes, there are other lottery games offered in addition to Powerball. Megamillions is another multi-state game that is offered in many states across the country. Other lottery games include state-only games such as Cash 5, Pick 3 and Pick 4. Check with your local lottery office for more information on the games offered in your state.
Can I Play From Anywhere in the World?
No, you must be located in one of the states that offers the Powerball lottery in order to purchase tickets. You can purchase tickets online through authorized retailers, but you must be physically located in one of the participating states. If you are not located in the United States, you can purchase tickets through an authorized retailer in the country where you reside.