About US Powerball
Powerball is a US multi-state lottery operated by the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) on behalf of participating US state lotteries. It is one of the best-known lottery games in the world and regularly produces some of the largest lottery jackpots ever recorded.
Players select 5 white ball numbers from 1 to 69 and one red Powerball from 1 to 26. Each standard play costs $2. Draws take place every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 22:59 ET. Because South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) is approximately 6–7 hours ahead of US Eastern Time, results are typically available on ResultsZA by approximately 05:00–06:00 SAST the following morning.
The jackpot rolls over until won. The starting jackpot is $20 million. An optional Power Play add-on ($1 extra per play) multiplies any non-jackpot prize by a randomly drawn multiplier of 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x or 10x. The 10x multiplier is only available when the advertised jackpot is $150 million or less.
There are 9 prize divisions. The jackpot (Division 1) is pari-mutuel. Division 2 pays a fixed $1,000,000. Divisions 3 to 9 are fixed prizes.
Prize Structure
| Div | Match | Prize (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 + Powerball | 🏆 Jackpot · Pari-mutuel |
| 2 | 5 numbers | $1,000,000 |
| 3 | 4 + Powerball | $50,000 |
| 4 | 4 numbers | $100 |
| 5 | 3 + Powerball | $100 |
| 6 | 3 numbers | $7 |
| 7 | 2 + Powerball | $7 |
| 8 | 1 + Powerball | $4 |
| 9 | Powerball only | $4 |
Base prizes shown. With the Power Play option, non-jackpot prizes are multiplied by the drawn Power Play number. Source: powerball.com official prize chart.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you play US Powerball?
Pick 5 white ball numbers from 1 to 69 and one red Powerball from 1 to 26. Each play costs $2. Match all 5 white numbers and the Powerball to win the jackpot. There are 9 prize tiers in total.
What is Power Play?
Power Play is an optional add-on ($1 extra per play). It multiplies non-jackpot prizes by a randomly drawn multiplier of 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x or 10x drawn before the main draw. The 10x multiplier applies only when the advertised jackpot is $150 million or less.
When are results available for South African players?
Powerball draws on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday evenings at 22:59 ET. South Africa is approximately 6–7 hours ahead of US Eastern Time, so results are typically published on ResultsZA by around 05:00–06:00 SAST the following morning.
Can South Africans play US Powerball?
US Powerball tickets are sold in participating US states. South African residents cannot purchase official tickets directly. ResultsZA publishes the results for information purposes only.