US Powerball: Official Guide, Rules, Odds & How to Play
America's biggest lottery — jackpots start at $20M, drawn Monday, Wednesday & Saturday
Draws Mon, Wed & Sat at 10:59 PM ET (Tue/Thu/Sun AEST) — results via Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) and SmartLotto
US Powerball is operated by Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) and uses a format of 5 from 69 main numbers plus a Powerball. First drawn in 1992, it offers 9 prize divisions with jackpot odds of 1 in 292.2M.
Choose Your Main Numbers
Select 5 numbers from 69. Use your favourite numbers, a Quick Pick for random selection, or SmartLotto's Cherry Pick Engine for a statistically informed choice.
Select Your Powerball
Pick your Powerball (1 from 26). This is drawn from a separate pool and determines the highest prize divisions.
Choose Number of Lines
Play one or multiple lines per ticket. More lines mean more chances — each additional line is one more set of numbers for the same draw.
Purchase Your Ticket
Available from authorised retailers, official lottery websites, or via authorised lottery concierge services for international players including Australians.
Watch the Draw — Mon, Wed & Sat
Draws take place at 10:59 PM ET (Tue/Thu/Sun AEST). Results are published immediately online and via SmartLotto's results checker.
Claim Your Prize
Small prizes can be claimed at retailers. Larger prizes via the official lottery claims process. International players claim through their authorised concierge service.
The Powerball is drawn from a separate pool of 26 balls. Match all 5 main numbers plus the Powerball to win the jackpot. Even matching just the Powerball alone wins a prize.
US Powerball has 9 prize divisions. Match more numbers to win higher prizes. Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 24.9.
| Division | Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 Div 1 | Match 5 + Powerball | Jackpot | 1 in 292,201,338 |
| Div 2 | Match 5 | $1,000,000 | 1 in 11,688,054 |
| Div 3 | Match 4 + PB | $50,000 | 1 in 913,129 |
| Div 4 | Match 4 | $100 | 1 in 36,525 |
| Div 5 | Match 3 + PB | $100 | 1 in 14,494 |
| Div 6 | Match 3 | $7 | 1 in 580 |
| Div 7 | Match 2 + PB | $7 | 1 in 701 |
| Div 8 | Match 1 + PB | $4 | 1 in 92 |
| Div 9 | Powerball only | $4 | 1 in 38 |
📊 Jackpot Scale
- Minimum starting jackpot: $20M
- Typical jackpot: ~$100M+
- All-time record: $2.04B (Nov 2022)
- Operated by: Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL)
Computer randomly selects 5 main numbers and 1 Powerball.
Choose your own 5 main numbers (1-69) and 1 Powerball (1-26). SmartLotto's tools help identify statistically interesting combinations.
Add $1 to multiply non-jackpot prizes. Match 5 always doubles to $2M with Power Play.
Purchase tickets for up to 26 consecutive draws.
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View Latest ResultsUS Powerball is operated by the Multi-State Lottery Association. Australian participation is via authorised concierge operators. 18+ only. Please gamble responsibly. Gambling Help Online: 1800 858 858