Powerball Prizes and Payouts (2024)

Nine different prize tiers are on offer for Powerball players, starting from $4 for matching the Powerball alone, all the way up to the multi-million dollar jackpot prize, which is won by matching all five main numbers and the Powerball. The Powerball jackpot starts at $20 million and rolls over to the next draw if it is not won. With no cap in place, jackpots can easily run into the hundreds of millions – and even billions – of dollars.

The table below details the different prizes on offer in Powerball and the odds of winning each one:

Powerball Prize Payouts and Odds
MatchOdds of WinningPrize

5 + Powerball Powerball Prizes and Payouts (1)

1 in 292,201,338Jackpot

5Powerball Prizes and Payouts (2)

1 in 11,688,054$1 million

4 + Powerball Powerball Prizes and Payouts (3)

1 in 913,129$50,000

4Powerball Prizes and Payouts (4)

1 in 36,525$100

3 + Powerball Powerball Prizes and Payouts (5)

1 in 14,494$100

3Powerball Prizes and Payouts (6)

1 in 580$7

2 + Powerball Powerball Prizes and Payouts (7)

1 in 701$7

1 + Powerball Powerball Prizes and Payouts (8)

1 in 92$4

Powerball Powerball Prizes and Payouts (9)

1 in 38$4
Overall chances of winning: 1 in 24.9

Power Play Prizes

The Power Play is an add-on that you can opt in to when you enter Powerball. For an additional stake, the Power Play increases any non-jackpot prizes won by up to 10 times their original value.

Alongside each main Powerball draw, a Power Play number – either 2, 3, 4, 5, or 10 – is also selected. If you opt in to Power Play, any non-jackpot prizes you win are multiplied by this number. The Power Play number is the same for all players, and is available in all territories that offer Powerball, with the exception of California. The following conditions apply for the Power Play add-on:

  • You must opt in to play Power Play at the point you purchase a Powerball ticket. You cannot elect to play at a later date.
  • The jackpot prize is not included in Power Play, so will retain its original value regardless of which Power Play number is selected.
  • The Match 5 prize will only be multiplied by a maximum of 2x its original value, regardless of which Power Play number is selected.
  • The 10x Power Play is only available when the jackpot value is less than $150 million.

The table below shows the prizes on offer when you play Power Play:

Power Play Payouts
Prize Tier2X3X4X5X10X

5 + Powerball Powerball Prizes and Payouts (10)

JackpotJackpotJackpotJackpotJackpot

5Powerball Prizes and Payouts (11)

$2 million$2 million$2 million$2 million$2 million

4 + Powerball Powerball Prizes and Payouts (12)

$100,000$150,000$200,000$250,000$500,000

4Powerball Prizes and Payouts (13)

$200$300$400$500$1000

3 + Powerball Powerball Prizes and Payouts (14)

$200$300$400$500$1,000

3Powerball Prizes and Payouts (15)

$14$21$28$35$70

2 + Powerball Powerball Prizes and Payouts (16)

$14$21$28$35$70

1 + Powerball Powerball Prizes and Payouts (17)

$8$12$16$20$40

Powerball Powerball Prizes and Payouts (18)

$8$12$16$20$40

Double Play Prizes

Double Play is another add-on that is available in some states. For an extra $1 per line, you get to take part in another draw with a jackpot of $10 million. This prize is set at the same value in every draw, so it does not keep growing if it’s not won like the main game. The table below shows all the payouts you can win. The odds are the same as Powerball because the numbers are drawn from the same range. You can win in Double Play and Powerball with the same numbers.

Double Play Prize Payouts and Odds
MatchOdds of WinningPrize

5 + Powerball Powerball Prizes and Payouts (19)

1 in 292,201,338$10 million

5Powerball Prizes and Payouts (20)

1 in 11,688,054$500,000

4 + PowerballPowerball Prizes and Payouts (21)

1 in 913,129$50,000

4Powerball Prizes and Payouts (22)

1 in 36,525$500

3 + PowerballPowerball Prizes and Payouts (23)

1 in 14,494$500

3Powerball Prizes and Payouts (24)

1 in 580$20

2 + PowerballPowerball Prizes and Payouts (25)

1 in 701$20

1 + PowerballPowerball Prizes and Payouts (26)

1 in 92$10

PowerballPowerball Prizes and Payouts (27)

1 in 38$7
Overall chances of winning: 1 in 24.9

Cash vs Annuity

Powerball jackpot winners have the option of receiving their winnings as a one-off cash lump sum, or as annuity payments.

The annuity option entitles you to the full advertised jackpot amount (minus taxes), in 30 payments over 29 years. The first payment will be made immediately and each subsequent payment increases by 5%.

The benefits of annuity payments are that you receive the full jackpot amount, as opposed to a reduced cash value (see below), and you have the security of receiving a steady income for the foreseeable future.

Many winners choose to receive the jackpot as a one-off cash lump sum. However, the value of a lump sum payout is always less than it would be for the annuity option. This is because the cash prize represents the actual funds in the jackpot pool at the time of the draw, while the annuity value is based on the lottery’s expected return from investing the cash sum over 29 years. The annuity sum is guaranteed to the player and they receive the full amount even if the lottery makes investments that do not achieve the expected return.

If an annuity winner dies before receiving all of their payments, the prize transfers to their estate or to a beneficiary designated by them. Different states have different rules on whether the estate receives annual payments or the balance of the award.

Prize Rules

Powerball prizes must be claimed in the state where the tickets were purchased. Each state has its own rules about when prizes must be claimed and it is the responsibility of the player to come forward in time. Visit the How to Claim page for more information. Winning tickets must be checked and validated by the lottery operator in the state where the ticket was bought, or by an agent of the operator, such as an authorized retailer, before prizes can be paid out.

Anyone who wins a large Powerball prize must pay federal taxes in the US, regardless of whether or not they are a resident. This is set at a rate depending on your total annual income (including money from lottery winnings). The lottery makes an immediate 25 percent federal withholding on prizes of more than $5,000, and most states levy a local withholding, although Tennessee and South Dakota do not.

Below are the tax withholdings by state, although certain other factors – such as residency – could affect these. For further advice, consult a professional financial advisor.

State Taxes on Powerball Payouts
State/JurisdictionState Tax
Arizona4.8%
Arkansas4.9%
California0%
Colorado4%
Connecticut6.99%
Delaware6.6%
Florida0%
Georgia5.75%
Idaho6.5%
Illinois4.95%
Indiana3.23%
Iowa5%
Kansas5%
Kentucky5%
Louisiana4.25%
Maine7.15%
Maryland8.95%
Massachusetts5%
Michigan4.25%
Minnesota7.25%
Missouri4%
Montana6.9%
Nebraska5%
New Hampshire0%
New Jersey5-8%
New Mexico6%
New York10.9%
North Carolina5.25%
North Dakota2.9%
Ohio4%
Oklahoma4%
Oregon8%
Pennsylvania3.07%
Puerto Rico0%
Rhode Island5.99%
South Carolina6.5%
South Dakota0%
Tennessee0%
Texas0%
U.S. Virgin Islands0%
Vermont6%
Virginia4%
Washington D.C8.5%
Washington State0%
West Virginia6.5%
Wisconsin7.65%
Wyoming0%
Powerball Prizes and Payouts (2024)

FAQs

What are the possible payouts for Powerball? ›

Prize Chart
PrizePower Play 2XPower Play 3X
Grand PrizeGrand PrizeGrand Prize
$1 Million$2 Million$2 Million
$50,000$100,000$150,000
$100$200$300
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Do two numbers in Powerball win any money? ›

Match 2 white numbers + Powerball — $7. Match 1 white number + Powerball — $4. Powerball only — $4.

How many numbers do you need to win anything on Powerball? ›

How many Powerball numbers do you need to win a prize? You only need to match one number in Powerball to win a prize. However, that number must be the Powerball worth $4. Visit powerball.com for the entire prize chart.

Does 3 numbers win anything in Powerball? ›

3 numbers plus the Powerball - $100

If you purchase a ticket that matches three numbers and the Powerball you'll finally get back enough money to treat yourself or someone else to something special. The odds to get that you win the $100 cash prize jump to 1 in 14,494.

How many ways are there to win money on Powerball? ›

Players win a prize by matching one of the 9 ways to win. The jackpot is won by matching all five white balls in any order and the red Powerball. Jackpot winners may choose to receive their prize as an annuity, paid in 30 graduated payments over 29 years, or a lump-sum payment.

How do I check if I won anything on Powerball? ›

Enter your numbers and a date range to see if those numbers have been drawn. Only number combinations that would have won a prize will be shown. Please provide a valid number in each field, 1-69 or 1-26 for the Powerball.

Do Powerball numbers have to be in order? ›

Do I have to match the numbers in the exact order drawn? Powerball® tickets print the white ball numbers in numerical order of a given play. You can match the white ball numbers in any order of a given play to win a prize. The red Powerball number of a given play on your ticket must match the red Powerball drawn.

How to pick winning Powerball numbers? ›

Using the most commonly drawn winning numbers can increase your chances of winning. The three most common winning numbers overall are 61, 32 and 63. Other top numbers are 21, 36, 69, 39, 23, 59 and 62. Choosing the most commonly drawn Powerball numbers can increase your odds, namely 24, 18, 4, 10 and 21.

What is double play on Powerball? ›

In-store Powerball purchasers can select the Double Play option to use their numbers in a second drawing immediately following the regular Powerball drawing for a chance to win additional prizes up to $10,000,000. Players can add the Double Play feature to their Powerball ticket for an additional $1 per play.

Does 3 white balls win in Powerball? ›

You will receive a payoff unless you match 0 red balls and 0, 1, or 2 white balls. [Match 3, 4, or 5 white balls, or the red ball, and you win!]

What does 3X mean in Powerball? ›

Each ball has a number that represents the amount of times the prize will be multiplied. For example, there are 13 balls with the number “3X”. This means that if one of the 13 balls are drawn, anyone who added the Power Play option to their entry will have their secondary prize multiplied three times.

What is a Powerpik 7? ›

At $24.20, a Powerpik 7 is the most affordable Powerpik option and gives players the Powerball and 20 games. Powerball is played by drawing seven numbers from 35 in Barrel A, then one number from 20 in Barrel B. The Powerball is needed to win Divisions 1, 3, 5, 6, 8 and 9.

What is the double play payout for the Powerball? ›

Double Play is an add-on feature that gives players in select jurisdictions another chance to match their Powerball numbers in a separate drawing with a top cash prize of $10 million. Players can add the Double Play feature to their Powerball ticket for an additional $1 per play.

What are the odds of getting 5 numbers in the Powerball? ›

1 11,238,513 ∗ 1 26 = 1 292,201,338 or 1 chance in 292,201,338. Step 1: The chance of getting 5 numbers correct out of 5 numbers drawn from 69 unique numbers is 1 in 11,238,513 (see #1, Step 1 above.) Step 2: The chance of correctly choosing the Powerball is 1 in 26.

What does power play mean in Powerball? ›

2. What is Power Play®? Power Play is an add-on feature to Powerball that gives players a chance to increase their non-grand/jackpot prize winnings for just $1 more per play. Effective January 19, 2014, the Power Play feature will use a multiplier to determine non-grand/jackpot prizes in tiers 3 through 9.

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