The Staggering Jackpot
On Saturday, March 30, the Powerball drawing will put a staggering $935 million jackpot prize on the table, marking it as the fifth-largest lottery prize in US history. The estimated cash value of this hefty prize has climbed to $452.3 million after three months without a win.
How to Play and Win
For the uninitiated, Powerball players can select all six numbers themselves or opt for a “quick pick” to get a randomly generated set of numbers. The first five numbers are white balls ranging from 1 to 69, while the final Powerball number can be between 1 and 26.
Possible Winning Tickets
Aside from the jackpot, there are various ways to win in Powerball:
- Match all 5 white numbers only — $1 million
- Match 4 white numbers + Powerball — $50,000
- Match 4 white numbers only — $100
- Match 3 white numbers + Powerball — $100
- Match 3 white numbers only — $7
- Match 2 white numbers + Powerball — $7
- Match 1 white number + Powerball — $4
- Powerball only — $4
The Power Play Bonus
The “Power Play” add-on can double or even multiply your winnings for any prize other than the jackpot. It can turn a $1 million win into $2 million if you’ve matched all five white numbers and selected “Power Play” at the time of ticket purchase.
Overall Odds
The odds of winning any prize starting at $4 are 1 in 24.87, but the chance of hitting the jackpot stands at 1 in 292 million. Remember, if luck is on your side, hire a lawyer as most states offer at least 180 days to claim your prize.