Ca Lottery Powerball
To play Powerball, you must fill in a draw ticket by choosing five main numbers up to 69 and a sixth 'Powerball' number from 1-26. You also have the option to add Power Play to your ticket for an extra cost. Power Play will multiply smaller prizes you could win - learn more about that further down.
For the main draw, tickets are priced at US $2 and you can win by matching 3-5 main draw numbers even if you don't match the Powerball. If you do match the Powerball, you've definitely won a prize, as there are payouts for matching anywhere between zero and all five of the main draw numbers.
- On Powerball, it's just as important as any other number on your ticket (and arguably more so). Choose five numbers from 1-69. Choose one Powerball number from 1-26. Add Power Play (if you wish). Win by matching 3-5 main balls (without Powerball) or 0-5 main balls with the Powerball.
- These include Daily Derby, Powerball, Mega Millions, SuperLotto Plus, Fantasy 5, Daily 3 (Midday, Evening), and Daily 4. How old do I have to be to play the California Lottery? In the state of California, you must be 18 years or older to purchase and redeem lottery tickets.
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To win the jackpot - which is often the biggest in the world - you'll need to match all five main draw numbers and the Powerball. This is unlike most other lotteries where the second pot is a 'bonus ball' or a second chance to win. On Powerball, it's just as important as any other number on your ticket (and arguably more so).
Quick Guide
- Choose five numbers from 1-69.
- Choose one Powerball number from 1-26.
- Add PowerPlay (if you wish).
- Win by matching 3-5 main balls (without Powerball) or 0-5 main balls with the Powerball.
- If you added PowerPlay, some non-jackpot prizes are multiplied by the value of the PowerPlay multiplier.
PowerPlay
PowerPlay is your chance to boost any non-jackpot prizes you win and it only costs an extra US $1 per ticket. The Power Play is drawn using a random number generator (RNG). One selection is made from a pool of 42 balls, each marked with a multiplier amount: 24 marked 2x, 13 marked 3x, three marked 4x, two marked 5x, and a single 10x multiplier which is added as well if the jackpot for that draw is below US $150 million.
If you win a non-jackpot prize in the main draw, and have selected the Power Play option on your ticket, then you are guaranteed to have your prize increased according to the multiple on the ball drawn - up to an impressive 10x. The only exception to this is if you match five numbers, when the increased prize is fixed at US $2 million.
Rule Changes
Changes to the Powerball game rules came into effect on October 4th 2015 for the October 7th draw. The changes reduced the chances of a jackpot win and improved the chances of winning any other prize as the table below illustrates. The changes ensured that the Powerball jackpot grows faster and higher that it did prior to the October 7th 2015 draw.
| Draws | Main Number Range | Powerball Number Range | Winning Jackpot Odds | Winning Any Prize Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre October 7th 2015 | 1 - 59 | 1 - 35 | 1 in 176 million | 1 in 31.85 |
| October 7th 2015 Onwards | 1 - 69 | 1 - 26 | 1 in 292 million | 1 in 24.87 |
Draw Times
Powerball has two draws a week, on Wednesday and Saturday nights at .
Ca Lottery Powerball App
State Variations
Some states have variations to certain aspects of the game; for example, the amount of time you have to claim your prize might depend on where you bought your ticket. The closing time for ticket sales changes between different states. Officially it can be anywhere from an hour or more before the draw takes place. California's prize dividends are pari-mutuel meaning the prize amount will vary depending on the number of winners and tickets sold (this excludes the jackpot which is the same as the national publicised jackpot). To be clear, the game play is exactly the same from state to state.
We suggest you play online to avoid missing the cut-off for ticket sales. You're less likely to miss the expiration date for any claims too as the messenger service will alert you if you've won by phone and/or email.
Play Online
Contrary to popular belief, the official Powerball site stipulates that non-residents of the United States can participate in the Powerball lottery.
Canadians can participate in the Powerball lottery by using an online lottery service – a relatively new phenomenon that gives players access to numerous lottery games no matter where they're based. It's important to note that any online lottery service linked to or from Powerball.ca has been tested and vetted by the Powerball.ca editorial staff.
Ca Lottery Powerball Drawing
The process of playing Powerball online is simple and straight forward: