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While the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are one in 292,201,338, there are lots of smaller prizes that cover the cost of buying a ticket. Guessing the Powerball number alone wins you $4, and other winning combinations can get you anywhere from $7 to $1 million. In this article, we’ll walk you through the prize structure of Powerball, plus provide tips to increase your odds of winning.
How Powerball Prizes Work
If you only get the Powerball number, you win $4. Matching one number plus the Powerball also wins you $4, while matching 2 numbers plus the Powerball gets you $7. The prize jumps in value when you match 3 or more numbers: 3 numbers plus the Powerball wins you $100, while 4 numbers plus the Powerball wins you $50,000.
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- ↑ https://www.powerball.com/faqs
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