Powerball gets revved up with Power Play®
With Power Play, players have an opportunity to increase their Powerball prizes. By purchasing the Power Play option – for an extra $1 per Powerball play – winning players can boost their Powerball prizes (except the jackpot) by 2, 3, 4 or 5 times the original prize amount. Power Play must be added at the time of Powerball ticket purchase.
The Power Play multiplier number is selected before the Powerball numbers are drawn on each Powerball drawing night. A spin wheel with 16 slots numbered 2 through 5 (four slots for each number on the wheel) is used to select the Power Play multiplier number. All winning players who have purchased Power Play will see their prizes (except the jackpot) multiply by the Power Play number that was drawn.
The Power Play feature is a kicker. It is similar to features used in other states and countries with good success. It’s like the option on some slot machines to double up – but this can raise the prize by five-fold. The table below outlines the prize payments for each Power Play multiplier, which is 2 to 5 times the base prize (but does not apply to the jackpot).
Match |
Base Prize |
2x |
3x |
4x |
5x |
Odds |
- |
1 in 4 |
1 in 4 |
1 in 4 |
1 in 4 |
5 + Powerball |
Jackpot |
Power Play does not apply to the jackpot |
5 |
$200,000 |
$400,000 |
$600,000 |
$800,000 |
$1,000,000 |
4 + Powerball |
$10,000 |
$20,000 |
$30,000 |
$40,000 |
$50,000 |
4 |
$100 |
$200 |
$300 |
$400 |
$500 |
3 + Powerball |
$100 |
$200 |
$300 |
$400 |
$500 |
3 |
$7 |
$14 |
$21 |
$28 |
$35 |
2 + Powerball |
$7 |
$14 |
$21 |
$28 |
$35 |
1 + Powerball |
$4 |
$8 |
$12 |
$16 |
$20 |
0 + Powerball |
$3 |
$6 |
$9 |
$12 |
$15 |
Power Play is purely optional. The prizes for those winning Powerball tickets that did not include the Power Play option remain the same as always. Powerball tickets cannot be canceled.
This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling (651) 635-8100 or (888) LOTTERY. TTY users can dial (651) 635-8268 or (800) 657-3833.
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