How to Play Power Ball Lottery
If you dream of winning millions of dollars in the lottery, the first step is to play since you can't win if you don't play. Powerball tickets are available in 42 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands, as of the time of publication. The drawings are held Wednesday and Saturday nights at 11:59 Eastern time. Five white balls are selected out of 59 possible and one red ball is selected out of 39. Other than the red ball, numbers don't have to be chosen in a particular order. The jackpot is for the person who matches all six numbers; second-prize, $200,000 as of the time of publication, is awarded for matching all five white numbers. Matching the red Powerball is an automatic win.
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Go to a retailer authorized to sell Powerball lottery tickets. Some stores have automated lottery machines you can purchase your tickets from, but in most stores you purchase the ticket from a cashier who issues the lottery tickets.
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Tell the cashier how much you want to spend. Allow the lottery machine to choose your numbers on a "Quick Pick" ticket or fill out a card and select your own numbers.
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Keep the ticket in a safe place until the drawing. You can check your numbers online if the drawing isn't televised in your area. Confirm the date of the drawing on your lottery ticket to be sure you are checking the correct numbers.
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Tips & Warnings
Claim smaller cash prizes at a retailer in the state where you purchased the ticket. Prizes larger than $600 must be claimed through the state lottery office. Contact the state lottery organization for more information on claiming a large prize.
You must be 18 to play the lottery.
Playing the lottery is a form of gambling, so always play responsibly, using money you can afford to lose.
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