Imagine winning a Powerball prize. You catch the drawing and discover you matched four numbers plus the Powerball number. Now, imagine multiplying your lottery winnings by 10. Meet Power Play. So, what is a Power Play for Powerball? How does it work? Can you really multiply your lottery winning by up to 10 times? Yep! We’ve got the inside scoop.
How Power Play Can Boost Your Powerball Prize
The Powerball Power Play is a $1 optional add-on feature you can add to your Powerball ticket that can boost your non-jackpot winnings by 2, 3, 4, 5 or even 10 times, depending on what Power Play number is drawn.
What Does the Powerball Power Play Multiplier Do?
The Powerball Power Play is a special number that is randomly drawn before each Powerball drawing. This "multiplier" number is chosen by a random number generator with weighted values for each multiplier option. Powerball with Power Play increases the amount you can win based on which multiplier number is drawn. This can make a big difference in your prize. (See the chart below for the different multiplier odds.) The Power Play is active for all winning number combinations except for the grand prize.
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How does Powerball with Power Play work? There are 24 2X values; 13 3X values; three 4X values; and two 5X values. When jackpots are below $150 Million, one 10X value is added to the mix! The value is drawn right before the numbers for the Powerball are. When the value is drawn, you know by how much your prize could potentially increase. Then you just need to wait for the drawing to finish!
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| Power Play Number | Odds of Multiplier Being Drawn |
|---|---|
| 2x | 24 in 43 |
| 3x | 13 in 34 |
| 4x | 3 in 43 |
| 5x | 2 in 43 |
|
10x (available only when jackpot is under $150M) |
1 in 43 |
Power Play Powerball Numbers: How Much Can You Win?
How does Powerball Power Play work? The payout chart below shows how much each Power Play number drawn would boost your prize winnings. Important to know:
- The multiplier does not apply to a jackpot prize (Sorry! We don't make the rules.)
- The Match 5 numbers prize is always $2 million no matter which multiplier is drawn. Without Power Play, it's $1 million.
- The 10X multiplier is only in play when the advertised jackpot is $150 million or less.
Power Play Multipliers: How Much Can You Win?
We’ve created this handy chart to show how the Power Play multiplier can impact the amount won. What prize are you hoping for? See how much more you could win if your multiplier is drawn.
| Match | Regular Prize | 2X | 3X | 4X | 5X | 10X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 numbers + Powerball | Grand Prize | Grand Prize | Grand Prize | Grand Prize | Grand Prize | Grand Prize |
| 5 numbers | $1,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
| 4 numbers + Powerball | $50,000 | $100,000 | $150,000 | $200,000 | $250,000 | $500,000 |
| 4 numbers | $100 | $200 | $300 | $400 | $500 | $1,000 |
| 3 numbers + Powerball |
$100
|
$200
|
$300 | $400 | $500 | $1,000 |
| 3 numbers |
$7
|
$14
|
$21 | $28 | $35 | $70 |
| 2 numbers + Powerball |
$7
|
$14
|
$21 | $28 | $35 | $70 |
| 1 numbers + Powerball |
$4
|
$8
|
$12 | $16 | $20 | $40 |
| Powerball only |
$4
|
$8
|
$12 | $16 | $20 | $40 |
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Power Play Winners on Jackpocket
We've had many Jackpocket users multiply their winnings thanks to Power Play.
A Jackpocket user in New York picked his own lottery numbers and matched five of six regular numbers plus the Powerball. The 3X Power Play turned a $50,000 win into a $150,000 windfall.
Our winner said, “The multiplier is what made the prize so big. That $1 made a $150,000 return. I always add the multiplier. Why not?”
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Power Play FAQs
Can I get Power Play when playing Powerball online?
Yes! You can add Power Play to your ticket when ordering on the Jackpocket lottery app just like you can when you pick your ticket up at the store. Power Play is an additional $1 added to the cost of your ticket.
Does adding Power Play to my Powerball ticket increase my chances of winning?
Unfortunately, no. Your chances of winning are the same, no matter if you add Power Play or not. Adding Power Play only has an impact on the amount won.
The overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 24.87. Here are the odds of winning a particular prize with Powerball:
|
Match |
Odds of Winning |
|
5 numbers + Powerball |
1 in 292,201,338.00 |
|
5 numbers |
1 in 11,688,053.52 |
|
4 numbers + Powerball |
1 in 913,129.18 |
|
4 numbers |
1 in 36,525.17 |
|
3 numbers + Powerball |
1 in 14,494.11 |
|
3 numbers |
1 in 579.76 |
|
2 numbers + Powerball |
1 in 701.33 |
|
1 number + Powerball |
1 in 91.98 |
|
Powerball only |
1 in 38.32 |
What states offer Power Play?
Most states offer Power Play with the exception of California. Alabama, Alaska, Utah, and Hawaii do not have state lotteries.
How much do you win if you hit the Power Play on Powerball?
The amount won will vary depending on how many numbers were matched in the drawing along with the multiplier drawn. See our chart above for more specific information. This chart shows you at a glance the prize amount for each prize level for all possible multipliers.
How many Powerball numbers do you need to win anything?
You can win a Powerball prize by matching a single number if that single number is the Powerball number. Prizes for the white balls start when one number and the Powerball number are matched. Prizes for the white balls only start when three numbers are matched.
What do two numbers on Powerball get you?
Unfortunately, matching two white balls does not yield a prize in Powerball. However, the minimum prize (without Power Play) is $4 if you match one white ball and the red Powerball.
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