Winning a lottery is on everyone’s bucket list. You have probably daydreamed of millions of dollars and what you would do with them IF you won the lottery. For a middle-class citizen, winning lotteries is like an unreachable miracle we all hope for.
This July 17, on National Lottery Day, Powerball promised an estimated $900 million prize with a cash option of $465 million. It is the third-largest Powerball ever and the seventh-biggest lottery jackpot prize in the history of the US. The actual jackpot will, of course, depend on the total sales.
Sadly, no one won it this Saturday. Three tickets sold in Colorado and Texas won $1 million. However, you can try your luck with Powerball, and here’s how you can buy tickets.
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How to Buy Powerball Tickets?
Powerball tickets cost $2 each with a $1 upcharge for Power Play which increases the prize amount by five times the original size. You can buy them in 45 states across the USA. Grocery stores, gas stations, and even convenience stores sell lottery tickets.
You can buy Powerball tickets online as well. However, beware of the rampant scams on the Internet. It’s best to check with your state lottery to know more details on where to purchase the tickets online.
Each player gets to select five numbers for the white ball from 1-69 and one number from 1-26 for the red Powerball. The lottery machine can also pick a ticket with random numbers for you.
How Late Can You Buy Powerball Tickets?
Powerball drawings are held three times a week- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10; 59 pm. The deadline for drawing, however, is different in different states, so it’s best not to wait till the last minute. The deadline in New York is at 10 pm.
How to Know If You Won Powerball?
The Powerball drawing is broadcast at 10;59pm ET on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays on the lottery website. It might also be broadcast on a local television station.
The prizes vary depending on your numbers. You get $4 for matching the Powerball and can get up to $1 million if all five of your white balls check out. You win the jackpot if all six balls match.
While playing Powerball is definitely exciting, it is considered gambling as it is a high-stakes game where you are at odds against millions of other buyers. The odds of winning a jackpot are actually almost 300 million:1.
Best of luck with your endeavor with Powerball, but remember not to spend your entire savings on the teeny tiny chance of lady luck smiling down on you.
