What is the cutoff for Vermont Powerball?

Draws are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 PM with a cutoff of 9:50 PM to purchase tickets for that evening's draw. All draw times are based on Eastern Time.

Is Powerball different in each state?

Powerball can be played in 45 states as well as Washington D.C, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Although the basic game is played in the same way in all of these locations, there are some differences, such as how much tax winners have to pay and what happens to the money from ticket sales.

Is Powerball played in Vermont?

The latest Vermont Powerball drawing took place on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, offering a jackpot worth $170.4 Million. See the winning numbers from the draw, including which Power Play was selected, right here.

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.

What is the rule for Powerball lottery?

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.

Winning Powerball ticket worth $366.7M sold in Middlebury

What happens if you get 3 numbers in Powerball?

3 numbers - $7 again.

What happens if you get 3 numbers right in Powerball?

Match 3 white numbers + Powerball — $100. Match 3 white numbers only — $7. Match 2 white numbers + Powerball — $7. Match 1 white number + Powerball — $4.

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.

What if you get 3 out of 5 Powerball numbers?

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). If you only match 3 numbers, you will not win the jackpot, but you may still have the opportunity to win smaller prizes.

How many Powerball numbers do you need to win anything?

There are nine ways to win a POWERBALL prize by matching the winning numbers drawn in the official drawing for the date played. 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!

Can you remain anonymous if you win the Powerball in Vermont?

If I win, can I remain anonymous? No. The name, town and prize amount on your Claim Form is public information.

How does Vermont Powerball work?

The Powerball Jackpot must be claimed at the Vermont Lottery Headquarters in Berlin, Vermont. If you match 5 regular numbers and the Powerball number you win the Jackpot! In the case of multiple winning tickets, the jackpot is divided equally among the number of winning jackpot tickets.

Has Vermont ever won the lottery?

Earlier this summer, the winning ticket for the $366.7 million jackpot was bought at a store in Middlebury. It's the first time in Vermont's history that someone finally claimed the prize.

What is the best state to play Powerball?

Best States To Win Powerball

There are eight states that do not tax Powerball winnings: California, Florida, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming. Pennsylvania, North Dakota, Indiana and Ohio also make our list of best states.

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

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.

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.

What is the best way to pick Powerball numbers?

Using the most commonly drawn winning numbers can increase your chances of winning. The three most common winning numbers overall are 61, 32 and 63. Other top numbers are 21, 36, 69, 39, 23, 59 and 62. Choosing the most commonly drawn Powerball numbers can increase your odds, namely 24, 18, 4, 10 and 21.

What are the odds of winning 5 numbers in Powerball?

The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot by matching all numbers with the five white balls and red Powerball drawn are 1 in 292,201,338, according to the lottery.

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.

Will 4 numbers win anything in 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 money if you have 4 numbers in Powerball?

To win the jackpot in Powerball, you must match all five main numbers as well as the Powerball number. Other prizes can be won by matching fewer numbers. However, four numbers is not a division in Powerball, so players do not win a prize by matching four numbers.

What happens if you match 4 numbers on Powerball?

4 numbers matched + Powerball: $50,000 (1 in 913,129 odds) 4 numbers matched: $100 (1 in 36,525 odds) 3 numbers matched + Powerball: $100 (1 in 14,494 odds) 3 numbers matched: $7 (1 in 580 odds)