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The nine tiers range from matching just the red Powerball ($4) up to matching all five white balls plus the red Powerball (Jackpot). Middle tiers include matching 4 white balls + Powerball ($50,000) or 5 white balls ($1 Million).

For an extra $1 per play, the Power Play can multiply non-jackpot prizes by 2, 3, 4, 5, or 10 times. However, the Match 5 (5+0) prize is always capped at $2 Million with Power Play, regardless of the multiplier drawn.

The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are approximately 1 in 292.2 million. The odds of winning any prize tier are much better, at about 1 in 24.87.

The **Lump Sum** (cash option) gives you all the money at once but is significantly less than the advertised jackpot. The **Annuity** pays out over 30 years, with each payment increasing by 5% to help account for inflation.

Lottery winnings are considered taxable income. For large prizes, the IRS requires a mandatory 24% withholding, but you will likely owe a total of 37% (the top bracket) when you file your 2026 tax return.

The 10x multiplier is only available for draw nights where the advertised jackpot is $150 million or less. For jackpots above this amount, the highest multiplier is 5x.

Yes. Matching just the red Powerball (0+1) wins you $4. If you added the Power Play, that $4 prize could be turned into $8, $12, $16, $20, or even $40.

This depends on your state. Currently, states like Arizona, Delaware, Georgia, and several others allow anonymity for large winners. Many other states require your name and city to be public record.

The jackpot is split equally among all winning tickets that matched all six numbers. Non-jackpot prizes (like the $1 Million Match 5) are paid in full to each winner and are not split.

Claim periods vary by state, typically ranging from 90 days to one year from the draw date. Always check the back of your ticket or the official state lottery website for the exact deadline.