How do you play Powerball in Michigan?

Select 5 white ball numbers from 1 to 69 and a single red Powerball number from 1 to 26 on your playslip. Mark “Easy Pick” to have your numbers randomly selected. For $1 more per play, you can add the Power Play, which could increase your non-jackpot prize by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X**.

How many numbers do you need to win the Powerball?

How many numbers in Powerball 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.

How much is a Michigan Powerball ticket?

In Michigan, in-store and online ticket sales are available until 9:45 p.m. on the night of the draw. Powerball costs $2 to play. For an additional $1 per play, the Power Play feature can multiply non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five or 10 times.

How does the Powerball lottery work?

To play, you must pick five numbers from 1 to 69 and a Powerball number from 1 to 26. If the six numbers you choose match those drawn, you win the jackpot.

How do you play Powerball payout?

How to Play Powerball

What happens if you get 3 numbers on Powerball?

3 numbers - $7 again.

What do I win if I get 2 numbers on Powerball?

What do I win if I get 2 numbers on Powerball? Matching two numbers won't win anything in Powerball unless one of the numbers is the Powerball.

What is the first thing you should do if you win the lottery?

Do the 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 hard is it to win the Powerball lottery?

For example, the odds of claiming the jackpot in a Powerball drawing are 1 in 292.2 million. 1 To put this in perspective, you have a: 1 in 1,222,000 chance of death or injury from lightning in a given year2. 1 in 57,825 chance of dying from a hornet, wasp, or bee sting during your lifetime.

Has anyone ever won the Powerball in Michigan?

Joni Thompson played Powerball in Michigan for the first time back in November and won $1 million after her Powerball number was just one digit off. "It's so surreal. It's awesome -- I am just really thankful and blessed," Thompson told "Good Morning America" of her November win.

Did anybody win the Powerball in Michigan?

The last Michigan player to win a Powerball jackpot was Cristy Davis, of Waterford, who won a jackpot worth $70 million on Feb. 12, 2020, lottery officials said.

What is the cutoff to buy Powerball tickets in Michigan?

In Michigan, Powerball tickets may be purchased until 9:45 p.m. Saturday at retailers throughout the state.

What happens if you win 5 numbers in Powerball?

In order to win the Powerball jackpot, you must correctly match all five white balls in any order and the red Powerball. If you match all five white balls but not the red Powerball, you will win $1 million. Other lesser prizes are available for matching fewer numbers.

What happens if you get all 5 numbers but not the Powerball?

If you match five Powerball numbers but not the Powerball and chose a Power Play option on your ticket, your prize automatically doubles regardless of the number that comes up in the Power Play drawing.

How many ways can you win at Powerball?

There are 9 ways to win a prize in Powerball®. All prizes are set cash amounts, except the Grand Prize. In California, prize payout amounts are pari-mutuel and determined by sales and the number of winners.

What if I only hit the Powerball number?

Matching just one number, or matching the Powerball by itself, will not earn you any winnings. For example, if you match three numbers, you will win $7, while if you match four numbers and the Powerball, you will win $50,000. The jackpot is only awarded to players who match all five regular numbers plus the Powerball.

Is quick pick better than picking numbers?

DON'T GO WITH A QUICK PICK

While you could argue that Powerball numbers are chosen randomly so why not let a computer do the same for you, Lustig says that quick picks always give you a different set of numbers, therefore your odds are always going to be that their worst.

What's the best way to pick Powerball numbers?

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Is it better to take lump sum or annuity Powerball?

Taking your winnings in a lump sum lowers the total amount you receive and can lead to expensive tax consequences. Taking your lottery winnings as an annuity over time will result in total payments closer to the advertised jackpot. In some states, you can sell your lottery payments for a lump sum of cash.

How long does it take to get your money if you win the Powerball?

If you elected the cash option or if your prize is only offered in a single payment, your check should arrive approximately six to eight weeks from your claim date. If your prize is to be paid in installments, your first payment should be available within six to eight weeks from your claim date.

What does 4 numbers plus Powerball pay?

Match 4 + Powerball: Match four out of the five white balls plus the Powerball to win $50,000. 4.

Does 4 numbers win anything in Powerball?

There is no prize for matching four numbers in Powerball. If you match two, three or four numbers, you must also have the Powerball to win a prize. The Powerball jackpot starts at $4 million and rolls over to the next draw if there are no Division 1 winners.