What are the Powerball prizes and the all-time top 10 jackpots in US history

Powerball offers nine prize tiers, ranging from $4 for matching just the Powerball to life-changing jackpots for hitting all five numbers plus the Powerball. Non-jackpot prizes can be multiplied up to 10x with the Power Play option, while the jackpot grows until someone wins, often reaching billions. The largest US jackpot remains the $2.04 billion Powerball prize won in California in November 2022. In fact, five of the top 10 US lottery jackpots have exceeded the billion-dollar mark, making Powerball a true record-setter.

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COMPLETE BREAKDOWN OF POWERBALL PRIZES

• Match 5 White Balls + Powerball: Jackpot
• Match 5 White Balls: $1 million
• Match 4 White Balls + Powerball: $50,000
• Match 4 White Balls: $100
• Match 3 White Balls + Powerball: $100
• Match 3 White Balls: $7
• Match 2 White Balls + Powerball: $7
• Match 1 White Ball + Powerball: $4
• Match Powerball: $4
• Match 5 White Balls with Power Play: $2 million
• Match 4 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $200,000
• Match 4 White Balls with Power Play: $400
• Match 3 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $400
• Match 3 White Balls with Power Play: $28
• Match 2 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $28
• Match 1 White Ball + Powerball with Power Play: $16
• Match Powerball with Power Play: $16

WHAT WON THE LARGEST JACKPOT IN US HISTORY?

The largest lottery jackpot in US history was a $2.04 billion Powerball prize, won in California on November 7, 2022. The record-breaking ticket belonged to Edwin Castro, who defied staggering 1-in-292.2 million odds to claim the biggest jackpot ever awarded in a national lottery.

10 BIGGEST POWERBALL JACKPOTS OF ALL TIME

• $2.04 billion - Nov. 7, 2022 (California)
• $1.77 billion - Oct. 11, 2023 (California)
• $1.59 billion - Jan. 13, 2016 (California, Florida, Tennessee)
• $1.32 billion - April 6, 2024 (Oregon)
• $1.08 billion - July 19, 2023 (California)
• $842.4 million - Jan. 1, 2024 (Michigan)
• $768.4 million - March 27, 2019 (Wisconsin)
• $758.7 million - Aug. 23, 2017 (Massachusetts)
• $754.6 million - Feb. 6, 2023 (Washington)
• $731.1 million - Jan. 20, 2021 (Maryland)

What are the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot?

The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.

When does the Powerball drawing take place?

The Powerball drawing takes place on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59PM ET.

Deadline to buy Powerball tickets

The Powerball ticket purchase deadline varies by state, so one shouldn’t wait until the last minute. In New Jersey, sales close at 9:59PM on the day of the drawing, while in New York, the cutoff is 10PM.

How can one play Powerball?

Powerball tickets cost $2 each, with an optional Power Play for an additional $1, which can multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to 5x (except for the jackpot and Match 5), and up to 10x if the jackpot is under $150 million.

Each player chooses five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. A quick pick option is also available by the lottery machine which randomly generates numbers.

Prizes range from $4 for matching only the Powerball to $1 million for matching all five white balls (except in California), and the jackpot for matching all six numbers.

How many states have Powerball?

Powerball is available in 45 states, along with Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, making it one of the most widely played lottery games in the United States.

How to buy Powerball tickets?

Powerball tickets can be bought in person at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and some airport terminals.

Alternatively, tickets can be purchased online through the Jackpocket app in select states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington DC, and West Virginia.

The Jackpocket app lets players choose their game and numbers, place orders, view tickets, and collect winnings directly from their phone or home computer, providing a convenient digital alternative to in-person purchases.