Powerball

The US Powerball is home to the largest lottery jackpots ever recorded in history, making it one of the most popular choices among lottery players. The top prize starts at $40 million but can climb as high as $1.58 Billion, as we’ve seen just 3 short years ago. Powerball’s huge success has created local versions in other areas of the world, such as New Zealand and Australia, but they can never match the sheer magnitude of the jackpots seen in the US version. Now you can finally play the US Powerball from anywhere in the world!

Powerball: Basic Information

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When	Every Wednesday and Saturday at 8 PM
Where	USA
Minimum Jackpot	$40 million
Guessing Requirements	5/69 regular \| 1/26 Power Ball
Prize Divisions	9
Biggest Jackpot Record	$1.58 billion

How to Play the Powerball

Playing the US Powerball is simple yet very fun and engaging. You need to pick from two sets of numbers. First, you’ll choose the 5 regular numbers from a pool of 69. Next, you’ll choose 1 Powerball from a pool of 26. The fun really starts when you get to the Power Play option. This is a special jackpot power-up that can double your 2^nd place prize to $2 Million or multiply any other prize category by up to 10, depending on the specific draw and size of the jackpot. To enter the game, you’ll need to purchase a ticket. Luckily, you can do it from anywhere in the world. Hurry and secure your ticket before the next draw!

Remember, these are your quick rules for playing the US Powerball:

Choose 5 out of 69 numbers
Choose 1 out 26 Mega Balls
Activate the Power Play multiplier
Get notified by e-mail or SMS on every win

Powerball Prize Divisions

Powerball has 9 prize divisions in total, each with its own set of requirements in order for you to win the category. These prize divisions offer plenty of variety as well as room for strategic thinking, especially when you decide to multiply your prize by up to 10X with the Power Play. Check out the table below for all the details on what you’ll need in order to win claim the prize in each division:

Division	Regular Balls	Powerball
9	0	1
8	1	1
7	2	1
6	3	–
5	3	1
4	4	–
3	4	1
2	5	–
1	5	1

Prize Payout

With Powerball being the biggest lottery in the world, they have plenty of experience in paying out large jackpots. You have the option of collecting your winnings in one of two ways, each with their own set of advantages and disadvantages. You can claim the entire amount in one big chunk, but the total sum will be lower than taking it in annuities. Your other option is taking the prize in annuities, or regular installments of lower amounts spread over a long period of time. What’s the better choice? It depends on you!

Powerball: The Most Amazing Moments in History

The US Powerball is home to the biggest jackpots in the entire history of the lottery. This fact alone made it a household name all over the world. The US Powerball originally started under the name “Lotto America” in 1988, but quickly updated to the hugely-successful Powerball brand in 1992. Many people don’t know this, but it used to be that the US Powerball and Mega Millions tickets could not be sold in all states, leading to a division of territories between the two lotteries. This created a lot of competition between the two lotteries and could be the reason why the rules changed so quickly to increase odds and jackpot sizes over the years. One of the first and most important changes was the addition of the “Power Play”, a playing option that lets you multiply your jackpots to impressive new heights. It was these great odds and exciting rules that made Powerball so famous. With time, a large number of jackpots broke world records again and again, making the US Powerball the undisputed king:

$1.586 Billion – Awarded in January of 2016 to three incredibly lucky winners who each got just over $500 million each!
$786 Million – Awarded in March of 2019 to a single happy ticket. This prize has yet to be claimed!
$758 Million – Awarded in August of 2017 to a single winner from Massachusetts.

Important Tax Information

Paying tax is an inevitable step in collecting your prize money from the US Powerball. The US Powerball is taxed at the source at three distinct tiers, depending on the amount you’ve won. The first tier will have you pay 0 (zero) tax on winnings of up to $599.99. The second tier will have you pay a 30% tax rate on winnings between $600 and $4,999.99. The third tier will have you pay 38% on winnings that exceed $5,000. In any case, make sure to consult your local laws to ensure that you have all of your taxes covered.