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Powerball® is one of the most exciting PA Lottery games! The chart below shows Powerball prizes and chances of winning based on how many Powerball numbers you match. The white balls represent numbers and the red ball represents the Powerball number. Check Lottery results to see how many numbers you match.
POWERBALL PRIZES:
| MATCH | PRIZE | CHANCES OF WINNING |
|---|---|---|
   | Jackpot | 1 in 292,201,338 |
| $1 million | 1 in 11,688,054 |
| $50,000 | 1 in 913,129 |
| $100 | 1 in 36,525 |
| $100 | 1 in 14,494 |
| $7 | 1 in 579.76 |
| $7 | 1 in 701.33 |
| $4 | 1 in 91.98 |
| $4 | 1 in 38.32 |
| OVERALL 1 in 24.87 | ||
| MATCH | |
|---|---|
| PRIZE | Jackpot |
| CHANCES OF WINNING | 1 in 292,201,338 |
| MATCH | |
| PRIZE | $1 million |
| CHANCES OF WINNING | 1 in 11,688,054 |
| MATCH | |
| PRIZE | $50,000 |
| CHANCES OF WINNING | 1 in 913,129 |
| MATCH | |
| PRIZE | $100 |
| CHANCES OF WINNING | 1 in 36,525 |
| MATCH | |
| PRIZE | $100 |
| CHANCES OF WINNING | 1 in 14,494 |
| MATCH | |
| PRIZE | $7 |
| CHANCES OF WINNING | 1 in 579.76 |
| MATCH | |
| PRIZE | $7 |
| CHANCES OF WINNING | 1 in 701.33 |
| MATCH | |
| PRIZE | $4 |
| CHANCES OF WINNING | 1 in 91.98 |
| MATCH | |
| PRIZE | $4 |
| CHANCES OF WINNING | 1 in 38.32 |
| OVERALL 1 in 24.87 | |
How to Play Powerball Power Play®
The Powerball Power Play add-on creates even more excitement to an already thrilling PA Lottery game! The Power Play add-on gives you the opportunity to increase your winnings for all prize levels except the jackpot. Prior to the Powerball drawing, a separate number (2, 3, 4, 5, or 10*) will be drawn; this is the Power Play number. If you win a non-jackpot prize from your Powerball wager and selected the Power Play add-on, your prize will increase according to the table below. The Power Play add-on applies to all plays on a playslip and adds $1 to the cost of each game played, Powerball with Power Play costs $3 per play.
POWERBALL PRIZES WITH POWER PLAY:
| MATCH | |
|---|---|
| WITHOUT POWER PLAY† | Jackpot |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 2X | Jackpot |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 3X | Jackpot |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 4X | Jackpot |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 5X | Jackpot |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 10X | Jackpot |
| MATCH | |
| WITHOUT POWER PLAY† | $1 million |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 2X | $2 million |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 3X | $2 million |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 4X | $2 million |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 5X | $2 million |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 10X | $2 million |
| MATCH | |
| WITHOUT POWER PLAY† | $50,000 |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 2X | $100,000 |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 3X | $150,000 |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 4X | $200,000 |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 5X | $250,000 |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 10X | $500,000 |
| MATCH | |
| WITHOUT POWER PLAY† | $100 |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 2X | $200 |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 3X | $300 |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 4X | $400 |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 5X | $500 |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 10X | $1,000 |
| MATCH | |
| WITHOUT POWER PLAY† | $100 |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 2X | $200 |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 3X | $300 |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 4X | $400 |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 5X | $500 |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 10X | $1,000 |
| MATCH | |
| WITHOUT POWER PLAY† | $7 |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 2X | $14 |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 3X | $21 |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 4X | $28 |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 5X | $35 |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 10X | $70 |
| MATCH | |
| WITHOUT POWER PLAY† | $7 |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 2X | $14 |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 3X | $21 |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 4X | $28 |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 5X | $35 |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 10X | $70 |
| MATCH | |
| WITHOUT POWER PLAY† | $4 |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 2X | $8 |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 3X | $12 |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 4X | $16 |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 5X | $20 |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 10X | $40 |
| MATCH | |
| WITHOUT POWER PLAY† | $4 |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 2X | $8 |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 3X | $12 |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 4X | $16 |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 5X | $20 |
| WITH POWER PLAY†† 10X | $40 |
| †$2 per play ††Add $1 per play ($3 total) *10X multiplier available when jackpot is $150 million or less and/or for other drawings as announced. | |
| MATCH | WITHOUT POWER PLAY† | WITH POWER PLAY†† | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2X | 3X | 4X | 5X | 10X* | ||
| Jackpot | Jackpot | ||||
| $1 million | $2 million | ||||
| $50,000 | $100,000 | $150,000 | $200,000 | $250,000 | $500,000 |
| $100 | $200 | $300 | $400 | $500 | $1,000 |
| $100 | $200 | $300 | $400 | $500 | $1,000 |
| $7 | $14 | $21 | $28 | $35 | $70 |
| $7 | $14 | $21 | $28 | $35 | $70 |
| $4 | $8 | $12 | $16 | $20 | $40 |
| $4 | $8 | $12 | $16 | $20 | $40 |
| †$2 per play ††Add $1 per play ($3 total) *10X multiplier available when jackpot is $150 million or less and/or for other drawings as announced. | ||||||
DOUBLE PLAY® ADD-ON
Players can purchase the new Double Play add-on for an additional $1.00 per play. Double Play gives players a chance to win a new set of prizes using the SAME numbers selected for their Powerball play(s).
Double Play has a separate drawing, which takes place after the official Powerball drawing. The Double Play drawing will use the same number sets as the Powerball drawing. Players win by matching their numbers to the numbers drawn during the Double Play drawing.
Important Note on Double Play: Double Play is an optional add-on to the Powerball game and does not replace or alter the Power Play add-on. Powerball winning numbers shall not be used to determine Double Play prizes. Double Play winning numbers shall not be used to determine Powerball prizes. Double Play prizes shall not be multiplied or increased by the drawn Power Play multiplier.
Powerball Prizes With Double Play
| MATCH | PRIZE | CHANCES OF WINNING |
|---|---|---|
| $10 million | 1 in 292,201,338 |
| $500,000 | 1 in 11,688,054 |
| $50,000 | 1 in 913,129 |
| $500 | 1 in 36,525 |
| $500 | 1 in 14,494 |
| $20 | 1 in 579.76 |
| $20 | 1 in 701.33 |
| $10 | 1 in 91.98 |
| $7 | 1 in 38.32 |
| OVERALL 1 in 24.87 | ||
| MATCH | |
|---|---|
| PRIZE | $10 million |
| CHANCES OF WINNING | 1 in 292,201,338 |
| MATCH | |
| PRIZE | $500,000 |
| CHANCES OF WINNING | 1 in 11,688,054 |
| MATCH | |
| PRIZE | $50,000 |
| CHANCES OF WINNING | 1 in 913,129 |
| MATCH | |
| PRIZE | $500 |
| CHANCES OF WINNING | 1 in 36,525 |
| MATCH | |
| PRIZE | $500 |
| CHANCES OF WINNING | 1 in 14,494 |
| MATCH | |
| PRIZE | $20 |
| CHANCES OF WINNING | 1 in 579.76 |
| MATCH | |
| PRIZE | $20 |
| CHANCES OF WINNING | 1 in 701.33 |
| MATCH | |
| PRIZE | $10 |
| CHANCES OF WINNING | 1 in 91.98 |
| MATCH | |
| PRIZE | $7 |
| CHANCES OF WINNING | 1 in 38.32 |
| OVERALL 1 in 24.87 | |
NOTE: Top Prize will be divided equally among multiple winners.
WAYS TO PLAY POWERBALL
Powerball alone: $2
Powerball + Power Play: $3
Powerball + Double Play: $3
Powerball + Power Play + Double Play: $4
Powerball Advance Play
You can purchase up to 20 drawings in advance. Subscriptions available online.
How to Claim a Powerball Lottery Prize
Take your winning ticket to a PA Lottery retailer to validate. The retailer may pay valid prizes up to and including $2,500 per ticket. If the Lottery payout is over $600, you must complete a claim form. You must also file a claim form for any winning Lottery ticket older than 180 days.
Jackpot or top prizes must be claimed at PA Lottery Headquarters in Middletown, PA.
For more details, see how to claim a Lottery prize.
Powerball is a multi-state lottery game. The set prize amounts listed here are based on the expected number of winning plays sharing in the prize pool. In some cases, these prizes may be paid on a pari-mutuel basis and will be lower than these published prize levels. Refer to the official game rules (amended) for a detailed explanation of the pari-mutuel payment.The jackpot prize will be divided equally among all winning plays which correctly match five white balls plus the red Powerball that is drawn. Jackpot winners have 60 days after claiming that prize to choose how to be paid. The jackpot can be paid in increasing annual payments over 29 years (30 payments), or in one lump-sum cash payment. By purchasing a Powerball ticket, the player agrees to abide by the published Pennsylvania Lottery Rules and Regulations. In the event of a discrepancy, the published Rules and Regulations shall prevail.
How to Play Powerball Power Play
