How Do You Play the Powerball?

There’s a reason why state lottery sales reached approximately $90 billion last year. Every year millions of people take a chance on the game to win big. Perhaps one of the most well-known state lottery games is the Powerball.

Despite its popularity, many newcomers are still unfamiliar with the rules behind Powerball. Luckily, we’ve made this article to help answer the question, How do you play Powerball? So, whether you need a refresher or it’s your first time playing, this article will help you learn the rules. Let’s get started!

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   Purchase Your Powerball Ticket

The first step is to acquire a ticket. You can purchase Powerball tickets from a variety of vendors. Tickets cost $2 each. Keep in mind that every state except for California offers a Power Play option.

This is an add-on that costs more but increases the amount that you win for all non-jackpot-related winning. The exact payout of a Power Play will depend on the multiplier that’s drawn. There are five multiplier options: x2, x3, x4, x5, and x10.

2. Fill Out Your Ticket or Choose the Quick Pick Option

The Powerball formats can vary slightly from state to state. However, the general process is the same everywhere. On your ticket you will need to pick the numbers to bet on, the number of drawings that you want, and whether or not to add on a Power Play option.

First, pick your numbers and fill them out on the ticket. You will need to choose five numbers that range between one and sixty-nine. You will also need to choose one number that’s between one and twenty-six.

Powerball tickets are broken down into multiple boards with a multiple-choice style number selection. Simply circle the numbers that you want. Alternatively, if you don’t want to fill out all the numbers, then you can choose the quick pick, or QP, options.

This allows the computer to randomly assign you a set of numbers. Finally, select the number of drawings that you want. Multiple drawings mean that your numbers will be applied to back-to-back drawings.

3. If You Win Then Collect Your Winnings

If you win, then it’s time to collect your prizes. Smaller cash prizes (less than $600) can be collected from the vendor that you bought the ticket from. However, larger cash prizes (more than $600) will require official verification.

If you need to know where to go, then consult Powerball’s official map for more specific information.

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We hope this article helped you learn the rules of Powerball. Regardless of if you win or not, Powerball can be an enjoyable experience and a fun ritual. Just remember that Powerball tickets do expire.

As such, if you purchase one, then hang on to it and turn it in quickly if you’ve one anything. Now get out there and start playing! Did you enjoy this article? If the answer is yes, then you’re in the right place. Keep exploring to find more topics that you’re sure to love.