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The American Powerball has been capturing the imagination of lottery players for decades with its record-breaking jackpots; now you can play the Powerball online and win it.
That luxuriously adventurous life you’ve always dreamt of is one Powerball jackpot win away. To stand a chance to be the latest Powerball Jackpot winner, you have to buy a Powerball lottery ticket so you can play the Powerball online.
The American Powerball is a two-drum lottery game. One drum contains 69 white balls, while the other holds 26 red balls. Five (5) balls will be drawn from the first drum and only one red ball from the second drum. This red ball is called the Powerball.
You can pick your own lucky numbers or use our Quick Pick method which uses a random number generator to choose your numbers for you. Read our detailed guide on How to Play the US Powerball or visit our Powerball Resource Centre for more help with playing the Powerball lottery online on Lotto247.
The Powerball, or the red ball, is the bonus ball drawn from the second drum from a pool of 26 numbers.
The exciting and captivating American Powerball lottery holds its draws every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 22:59 (ET) in Florida, USA.
You can check if your lucky numbers matched the draw Powerball winning numbers on our Powerball results page. Immediately after the draw, the Powerball results will be updated.
The year is 1988, and a new game that will not only be the most popular worldwide but transforms the entire US lottery industry is launched. The name of this lottery is “Lotto America”, and in 1992 it was renamed to “Powerball”.
In 1992, the first American Powerball draw was held under its new name and was the first lottery game to make use of two drums. Using two drums in the American Powerball lottery opens the door for high jackpot chances and numerous prize levels. Other US lottery games that use the two-drum concept include Mega Millions, EuroJackpot and Euro Millions.
The American Powerball lottery has grown tremendously to include more States (44 in total), including a host of changes implemented to the ball and prize structure. These changes also included an alteration of the annuity prize from 20 yearly payments to 30 and a cash option for the Powerball jackpot. An additional change was allowing players to buy a Powerball lottery ticket online.
When you see the American Powerball lottery offering a massive life-changing jackpot, you cannot help but ask if you can play the Powerball online from overseas?
It doesn’t matter where you live; the internet has made it possible for you to play Powerball online from anywhere in the world.
You’ll first need to create your account on Lotto247 and fund it to play the Powerball online. When the funds reflect in your account, you can buy your Powerball lottery ticket online and stand a chance of being the next instant millionaire.
Remember, you have to be 18 years or older to buy a Powerball lottery ticket online.
If you dream of winning the Powerball jackpot, you’ll need to match the five (5) main numbers including the Powerball to scoop the main prize.
Matching Numbers | Prize Tier Level |
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Five (5) numbers + Powerball | Jackpot |
Five (5) numbers | US $1 million |
Four (4) numbers + Powerball | US $50,000 |
Four (4) numbers | US $100 |
Three (3) numbers + Powerball | US $100 |
Three (3) numbers | US $7 |
Two (2) numbers + Powerball | US $7 |
One (1) number + Powerball | US $4 |
Zero (0) numbers + Powerball | US $4 |
Please note that the values depicted on this page are approximate values only and not necessarily actual winning amounts. Always consult the lottery results page for up to date information.
The American Powerball offers two pay-out options when you win the Powerball jackpot. You can choose to have your winnings paid out either through the lump-sum or annuity payout.
It is recommended to seek professional financial advice to determine which payout option will be best for you.
When you win the Powerball jackpot, you can choose to receive your winnings using the lump-sum pay-out option. By selecting this option, your windfall is paid out to you immediately, and you’ll receive approximately 60% of the Powerball jackpot.
The lump-sum pay-out option gives you immediate access to your windfall, allowing you to splurge on anything you want without the need to save or seek credit.
The second option you have as a Powerball winner is the annuity pay-out option. In this option, you’ll receive your winnings in yearly payments for a predetermined number of years. The first payment is made out immediately, and it can take up to 29 years to complete the annuity payments.
Every annuity payment increases by 4%, making the final payment the largest. An annuity pay-out option is calculated based on the declared Powerball jackpot-winning total.
When no one wins the Powerball jackpot, a rollover occurs. What this means is that the jackpot prize will be added, or rolled over, to the next Powerball jackpot draw.
An American Powerball rollover, however, does not guarantee the Powerball jackpot will be won. The Powerball jackpot does not have jackpot rollover limits. When it has not been won the American Powerball lottery jackpot accumulates, making the prize more lucrative after each draw.
The chances of winning the American Powerball lottery jackpot, or any other prize, are the same in every draw.
Your chance of winning the Powerball jackpot is 1 in 292,201,338, while your chance of winning the second-tier Prize is 1 in 11,688,053. The possibility of winning any prize when playing this exciting US lottery is 1 in 24.87.
Prize Category | Match | Winning Chances |
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Jackpot | Five (5) numbers + Powerball | 1 in 292,201,338 |
2nd Prize | Five (5) numbers | 1 in 11,688,053 |
3rd Prize | Four (4) numbers + Powerball | 1 in 913,129 |
4th Prize | Four (4) numbers | 1 in 36,525 |
5th Prize | Three (3) numbers + Powerball | 1 in 14,494 |
6th Prize | Three (3) numbers | 1 in 579 |
7th Prize | Two (2) numbers + Powerball | 1 in 701 |
8th Prize | One (1) number + Powerball | 1 in 92 |
9th Prize | Zero (0) numbers + Powerball | 1 in 38 |
One common method of improving your chances of winning is to buy more Powerball lottery tickets and play more combinations.
Heavy Security monitors the American Powerball Draws
There has been some scepticism regarding the fairness in which the American Powerball online draws are conducted. When there are vast amounts of money involved, every single detail has been taken care of to mitigate the manipulation of the outcomes.
During the American Powerball lottery draw, an independent auditor, several officials from the lottery organisation and a security officer are present. Multiple security cameras are installed in the room where the American Powerball draw occurs. The drums that hold all the balls are kept in a double-locked and alarm-secure safe.
An inspector seals the ballots after every draw, and they are stored in a secure safe. All equipment is regularly inspected according to the technician’s specifications. Furthermore, the drums and balls are well maintained and also routinely inspected.
A lot of lottery players do not know how the American Powerball makes its money. A large percentage of the proceeds from ticket sales is used to pay winners in the different prize divisions. Also, some of the money is channelled towards charity. However, this is dependent on the federal state the lottery operator is based in, including the governing legislation.
Revenue from this US lottery is dependent on the size of the state in which it operates and how many people play the Powerball online. Additionally, the American Powerball lottery needs to account for employee salaries, advertising, and contributions made to education funds before declaring a profit.
# | Winner | Jackpot Amount | Lucky Numbers | Date |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | John and Lisa Robinson | US $1.586 billion | 04 – 08 – 19 – 27 – 34 (10) | January 2016 |
2 | Manuel Franco | US $768.4 million | 16 – 20 – 37 – 44 – 62 (12) | March 2019 |
3 | Mavis L. Wanczyk | US $758.7 million | 06 – 07 – 16 – 23 – 26 (04) | August 2017 |
4 | Lyrenne West | US $687.8 million | 08 – 12 – 13 – 19 – 27 (04) | October 2018 |
5 | Gloria MacKenzie | US $590 million | 10 – 13 – 14 – 22 – 52 (11) | May 2013 |
6 | Cindy and Mark Hill
Matthew Good |
US $587.5 million | 05 – 16 – 22 – 23 – 29 (06) | November 2012 |
7 | Anonymous
Marie Holmes TL Management Group |
US $564 million | 11 – 13 – 25 – 39 – 54 (19) | February 2015 |
8 | Good Karma Family 2018 Nominee Trust | US $559.7 million | 12 – 29 – 30 – 33 – 61 (26) | January 2018 |
9 | Robin Egg 2016 Nominee Trust | US $487 million | 11 – 17 – 21 – 23 – 32 (5) | July 2016 |
10 | Emerald Legacy Trust | US $456.7 million | 22 – 57 – 59 – 60 – 66 (7) | March 2018 |
So, after calming down from the euphoric excitement of realising you’ve won the Powerball jackpot, you’re asking yourself what happens next? Here is what you need to know;
As a Powerball winner, you don’t need to lift a finger after discovering that you’ve won the Powerball jackpot.
After the American Powerball lottery draw results are published, and if you matched the Powerball winning numbers, we’ll immediately credit your account with your winnings.
You should seek professional advice, for more massive winnings, to assist you in managing your winnings according to your local legislation for claiming international lottery winnings.
Now that you’re a Powerball winner, you’re asking yourself, “how do I claim my American Powerball lottery winnings”?
There are numerous benefits when you play the Powerball online with Lotto247, and one of those is that claiming your American Powerball lottery prize is very easy.
Our security team will contact you after we’ve received your withdrawal request. They will ensure that your Lotto247 account is verified before granting your withdrawal request. We will deposit your winnings into your preferred bank account once the request has been approved.
You can also choose to have your winnings paid out in several web wallets, and this is dependent on which country you live in, including several other factors.
Amount disclaimer: the amount displayed may vary depending on your local currency. The exact amount you will need to deposit, pay, have won or are able to withdraw will always be displayed at checkout, in your account balance or in your transaction history.
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