The USA Powerball is a multi-state American lottery game. The game has been running for quite some time now since its first draw in April 1992. From its early days up to today, the lottery has grown in leaps and bounds something which is demonstrated by the fact that it’s now available in 45 states. 

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Hot numbers: 2 3 21 22 25

Cold Numbers: 01 05 07 08 13

Our prediction for the Powerball based on these hot and cold numbers is: 01 05 25

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What is the USA Powerball? 

USA Powerball has significantly evolved over the years from the time of its inception. The current format of the USA Powerball is 5/69 for standard white balls and 1/26 for the Powerball. Though it’s an American lottery game, players from other jurisdictions across the world can also partake in the game when they visit various online betting sites. 

How to Play USA Powerball 

As is the case with many lottery games, playing USA Powerball is quite straightforward. The first step is accessing the official site at powerball.com. it’s important to note however that USA Powerball does also partner with several foreign online betting sites meaning players from other jurisdictions across the world can access the game from there. 

Once players find the platform offering the game, the next step is to purchase a ticket. The beautiful thing about the game is that it allows players to purchase as many tickets as they want. In fact, it’s recommended to purchase more tickets as each ticket bought increases one’s chances of winning the jackpot prize. 

After purchasing the ticket, the next step is to start picking one’s preferred lucky numbers from the number matric. As the game’s format is 5/69 for standard numbers and 1/26 for Powerball, players should pick five desired white balls and one Powerball. After picking the lucky numbers, all that’s left is to wait for the draw to take place. Depending on how things unfold during the draw, players stand a chance of either winning the jackpot prize, consolation prizes or losing. 

There are two further options that players may opt for. First is the powerplay. Players purchase the powerplay for just $1. Once they purchase it, their potential winnings will receive a random prize multiplier of up to 10x. there is also the double play which enables players to enter into a second optional draw conducted after the main draw. The highest prize that can be awarded for the double play is $10 million. 

States that Offer USA Powerball 

One of the most impressive attributes of USA Powerball is that it’s available in 48 states. Below we expose all the states that offer the lotto game legally. 

Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Colorado, Delaware, District of Colombia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, US Virgin Islands, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. 

USA Powerball Draw 

Since the first draw on April 19, 1992, USA Powerball had two weekly draws. However just recently starting August 21, 2021, a third draw was added. The addition of the third draw means that players can purchase their tickets and be eligible for the Monday, Wednesday and Saturday draws. The draws are conducted at 10:59 pm. All draws are broadcasted live from the Florida Lottery headquarters in Tallahassee. 

Ticket Price 

The base price for the standard lotto ticket is $2. However, players do have the option of purchasing the Power Play and the Double Play as well. These two can be purchased for a base price of $1 each. Players ought to note however that the Double Play is only available in select jurisdictions. 

US Powerball Payouts and Odds Table 

MATCHES	PRIZE	ODDS OF WINNING
5 Numbers and the Powerball	Jackpot Prize	1 in 292,201,338
5 Numbers: No Powerball	$1,000,000	1 in 11,688,053.52
4 Numbers and the Powerball	$50,000	1 in 913,129.18
4 Numbers: No Powerball	$100	1 in 36,525.17
3 Numbers and the Powerball	$100	1 in 14,494.11
3 Numbers: No Powerball	$7	1 in 579.76
2 Numbers and the Powerball	$7	1 in 701.33
1 Number and the Powerball	$4	1 in 91.98
Powerball only	$4	1 in 38.32

The overall odds of winning a prize are 1 in 24.87. 

How to Claim Your Price 

As soon as players scoop some prizes, they are recommended to quickly claim them. Players ought to note that they can only claim prizes in jurisdictions where they bought their tickets. Claiming prizes is quite easy for most prizes but when it comes to the main jackpot, players have to decide between claiming the prize in one lump sum or opt for the annuity. The annuity option allows players to receive the jackpot prize in small portions over the course of 29 years. 

Key Things to Note About USA Powerball 

• All players who purchase USA Powerball tickets stand a chance of winning nine different prizes including the main jackpot 
• In all jurisdictions except for California, the eight non-jackpot prizes are fixed. In California however, the non-jackpot prizes are pari-mutuel 
• There is no base starting value for the USA Powerball. The starting base is dependent upon ticket sales for the current draw and interest rates 
• Only those who have attained the age of majority in the states they reside can enjoy USA Powerball 
• The main jackpot prize can be claimed as a lump sum or an annuity paid over 29 years
• The Double Play option allows players to enter into the second alternative draw worth $10 million.

FAQ 

Q1. When was the USA Powerball lottery launched? 

The USA Powerball held its first official draw on April 19, 1992. 

Q2. In which states is the USA Powerball lottery available?

The USA Powerball is available in 48 states which are as follows Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Colorado, Delaware, District of Colombia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, US Virgin Islands, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. 

Q3. The biggest jackpot prize awarded when playing USA Powerball?

The biggest jackpot prize to date that’s been awarded is $1.59 billion won on January 13, 2016. 

Q4. How much is the USA Powerball ticket?

The base price for the USA Powerball ticket is $2. Players can however add some add-ons for $1 each. 

Q5. What are the odds of winning when playing USA Powerball?

The odds of winning any prize when playing USA Powerball is 1 in 24.87.