US Powerball

1How to Play

• The US Powerball requires players to choose 5 main numbers and 1 Powerball number.
• Select 5 distinct numbers from a pool of 1 to 69 (the white balls).
• Select 1 Powerball number from a separate pool of 1 to 26 (the red ball).
• To win the grand jackpot, all 6 of your chosen numbers must match the drawn numbers exactly.

2Step-by-Step Guide

1. Click 'Generate Numbers' to receive 5 white ball numbers (1-69) and 1 red Powerball number (1-26).
2. Use the Lock-in feature to secure up to 2 of your personal lucky numbers in the white ball selection.
3. Copy your generated combination to your clipboard for purchasing your tickets either online or at a local retailer.

3Game History

Launched in 1992, Powerball replaced Lotto America to become one of the premier multi-jurisdictional lotteries. In 2015, the game matrix changed to 5/69 for the white balls and 1/26 for the Powerball. This shift was designed to produce larger jackpots and better overall odds of winning lower-tier prizes, leading directly to the modern era of world-record, billion-dollar payouts.

4Statistical Factoids

• The largest lottery jackpot in world history was a staggering $2.04 billion Powerball prize won by a single ticket sold in California in November 2022.
• Players who use random 'Quick Picks' (or tools like our generator) win about 70-80% of all jackpots simply because they account for the vast majority of tickets sold.
• The odds of winning the grand jackpot are exactly 1 in 292,201,338, whether you've played once or a thousand times, as each draw is completely independent.

5Odds of Winning

The overall odds of winning any prize in the US Powerball are approximately 1 in 24.9. However, the odds of winning the grand jackpot (matching all 5 white balls plus the red Powerball) are 1 in 292,201,338. Prizes are also awarded for matching fewer numbers, down to just the Powerball itself.

?Frequently Asked Questions