How do you play Powerball in South Carolina?

Select five different numbers (white balls) from 1 to 69 in the left play area and select one “POWERBALL®” (red ball) number from 1 to 26 in the right play area of the play slip. Use one panel (PLAY A - PLAY E) for each desired play. Each play costs $2.

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. A ticket matching one of the five numbers and the Powerball is also worth $4.

How many numbers do you need to get on Powerball to win?

Match all five numbers plus the Powerball to win the jackpot, or match any of the non-jackpot-winning combinations to win other great cash prizes! All POWERBALL prizes are set payouts, with the exception of the jackpot prize.

What is the proper way to play Powerball?

Select five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls; then select one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. Choose your numbers on a play slip or let the lottery terminal randomly pick your numbers. The Powerball jackpot grows until it is won.

Do you win anything if you get the Powerball number only?

The Powerball - $4

If your Powerball matches the one that is drawn you will get your $2 ticket purchase back and a couple bucks more, for a total of $4. The odds of your ticket matching only the Powerball is 1 in 38.

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What happens if you get all 4 numbers but not the Powerball?

If you match two of the main numbers and the Powerball, or three main numbers, you will win $7. Matching three main numbers and the Powerball or four main numbers without the Powerball means you've won $100. If your ticket matches four numbers and the Powerball, you win $50,000.

What happens if you only get the red Powerball number?

If you correctly select the red 'Powerball number' you are guaranteed to get your money back, with a little extra to boot. Players have to fork out $2 for each ticket they purchase for the chance to win at least $4.

How do you play Powerball for beginners?

How can I increase my chances of winning the Powerball?

To improve your odds, buy as many tickets as you can. Pick lotteries with a low ticket cost and frequent drawings, such as those that have drawings one or two times a week. You can also try joining a pool where lots of people chip in on tickets, then share the jackpot if someone wins.

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

If you get all 5 numbers but not the Powerball, you will win a 'Match 5 Prize' in most Mega Millions and Powerball games. This prize is typically the game's second-highest jackpot and is worth between $1 million and $2 million, depending on the game's jackpot size. However, some states offer larger Match 5 prizes.

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What are the 9 ways to win Powerball?

How much do you win if you get 5 numbers in Powerball?

Match all 5 white numbers only — $1 million. Match 4 out of 5 white numbers + Powerball — $50,000. Match 4 white numbers only — $100. Match 3 white numbers + Powerball — $100.

Do you win money if you have 3 numbers in Powerball?

No, 3 numbers will not win anything in Powerball. To win the jackpot, you need to match 6 numbers. Those 6 numbers consist of 5 main numbers (1 to 69) plus one Powerball (1 to 26).

Which state wins the most lottery?

Luckiest States for Winning Powerball

The luckiest of the lucky? That would be Indiana. The Hoosier State boasts 39 jackpot wins since 1992, when Powerball got its start. Read on to see how your state stacks up!

Should you buy lottery tickets from different locations?

Many people try to buy their tickets at a store where large jackpots have been won before. But that will do you no good. USC math professor Ken Alexander says past success means nothing. The odds any given store will produce a winner are only related to how many tickets it sells.

Has anyone won the Powerball with quick pick?

Yes, quick picks have won the Powerball, although the odds of matching all the Powerball numbers for any given ticket are about 1 in 292 million. However, it does happen; the biggest Powerball jackpot ever, worth $1.

Is Powerball PowerPlay worth it?

Is it better to play Powerball with PowerPlay? Yes, it is generally better to play Powerball with PowerPlay for several reasons. The first is that it significantly increases the prize amount for winning tickets in all prize levels from the Powerball jackpot downward.

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What is the luckiest red ball Powerball?

What red Powerball number hits the most?

Most common Powerball numbers

63 (73 times) 21 (73 times) 69 (71 times)

What are the odds of not matching any Powerball numbers?

The odds of matching all five of the regular numbers but not matching the Powerball are 1 in 11.69 million, while the odds of matching four of the five regular numbers but not matching the Powerball are 1 in 913,000.

What are the odds of getting four white balls in the Powerball?

While the odds are stacked heavily against ticket holders, you're more likely to win lesser prizes ranging from $1 million to $4: $1 million prize: Match five white balls (1 in 11,688,054) $50,000 prize: Match four white balls and the Powerball (1 in 913,129) $100 prize: Match four white balls (1 in 36,525)

How many times can you play the same Powerball numbers?

Powerball tickets are not sold in Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah, and Alabama. These states prohibit lotteries by law. Anyone over the age of 18 can play the game. If you'd like to play with the same numbers, you can purchase a multi-draw ticket (just ask the cashier) and pay to use the same numbers up to 26 times.