How does Michigan Powerball work?

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 Michigan Powerball?

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 many numbers do you need to win anything on 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.

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.

What if you get 2 numbers in the 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 to Play Powerball

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.

How does the Powerball work?

In each game, players select five numbers from a set of 69 white balls and one number from 26 red Powerballs; the red ball number can be the same as one of the white balls. The drawing order of the five white balls is irrelevant; all tickets show the white ball numbers in ascending order.

How do I check my Michigan Powerball ticket?

On an Android Device:

Select “Ticket Scanner.” If you have never used the ticket scanner before, you will be prompted to allow camera permissions. The ticket scanner uses your device's camera to scan tickets. Select the Sign In button to sign in with your Michigan Lottery account.

What time is Powerball tonight in Michigan?

Overview of the updated drawing schedule for Powerball. Starting on August 23, 2021, Powerball will now be drawn three days a week: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. The regular Powerball drawing will take place at 10:59 p.m.

How do I see the Powerball winners?

The California Lottery Mobile App is a “must have” for any Lottery fan! Scan any ticket to see if you are a winner and how much you won.

How do you play second chance on Michigan Lottery?

Michigan Lottery account holders can play Second Chance Games by submitting select non-winning in-store Instant Game tickets on the Second Chance Games website or in the Bingo, Cashword, or Wild Time apps. See details about the individual games below.

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

How long does it take 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.

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).

Does Powerball have a limit?

“There is no cap on the Powerball jackpot amount,” said a communications representative for the Multi-State Lottery Commission, which facilitates on behalf of participating state lotteries.

What does Powerball raise money for?

Where does the money go when you buy a Powerball ticket? Powerball and other lotteries claim that ticket revenues go to fund state-run programs such as education, parks, emergency responders, veterans' health and other services. But lottery proceeds don't always get used for their stated purposes.

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.

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 is Powerball paid out?

If anyone wins the Powerball lottery jackpot, or another lottery prize, they can choose to receive the payout in one of two ways. They can receive the payout as an annuity, which would be paid in thirty graduated payments over 29 years, or they can receive the Powerball money in a lump sum payment.

What should you not do after winning the lottery?

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 for lottery winnings to hit your bank account?

Regardless of how you choose to receive your lottery winnings, you can expect to receive your first check in the mail within six to eight weeks from the date that you filed the claim. If you choose a lump sum payment, you'll receive the full prize amount (minus taxes) in one fell swoop.

Does Michigan Lottery still have a second chance drawing?

Part of every wager will fund a progressive jackpot prize which will be awarded in a Second Chance Drawing each month. Every $0.50 wagered will earn 1 entry into the Monthly Second Chance Jackpot Drawing for the current month. Visit My Entries to view your entries into the Monthly Second Chance Jackpot Drawing.

Does Michigan still have second chance lottery?

If you have an eligible, non-winning ticket, you may visit the Michigan Lottery Second Chance Games website to play Second Chance games.