how to play powerball

To play Powerball, follow these steps:

1. Get a Powerball play slip from a lottery retailer or use a lottery app.
2. Pick five numbers from 1 to 69 (these are the white balls).
3. Pick one Powerball number from 1 to 26 (the red ball).
4. You can also choose a Quick Pick option to have the numbers randomly selected for you.
5. The base price of a Powerball ticket is $2 per play.
6. You may add optional features like Power Play for $1 more, which multiplies non-jackpot prizes, or Double Play for another $1 to play your numbers in a second drawing.
7. Submit your play slip and pay to receive your official ticket.
8. Powerball drawings occur on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET.
9. Match all five white balls plus the Powerball to win the jackpot; there are eight other prize tiers for matching fewer numbers.

The jackpot starts at $20 million and grows until won. Prizes can be claimed in the state of purchase, and winners can choose an annuity paid over 30 years or a lump sum cash option.