"Power Play Rave" A New Dance in Town A new way to celebrate with life changing jackpots starting at $40 Million; a new option to add to the fun. Welcome Powerball to a line-up of Lottery toe tapping excitement!
Step 1
Spend $2 per game. Multiply your winnings with Power Play®. Just $1 more per game! Tickets may be purchased until 9:00 p.m. on the night of the drawing. Tickets purchased after that time will be eligible for the next drawing.
Step 2
Jackpot starts at $40 million and grows. There are nine ways to win. Win up to $2,000,000 with Power Play®!
Step 3
Ask for a Play Slip and pick 5 unique numbers, 1-59 (White) and 1 additional number 1-35 (Red Powerball) or ask for a Quick Pick (automatic selection).
Step 4
Watch the next drawing on WGN-TV (Wednesday or Saturday at 9:59c p.m.). Winning Numbers are published in most local newspapers and on the Winning Numbers Page.
Step 5
If your numbers match, you could be a winner. If you play Powerball with Power Play® multiply your winnings by the Power Play® matrix (see chart for more details).
WAYS TO WIN
POWERBALL®
Ticket cost $2 per play
POWER PLAY®**
Multiply your non-jackpot winnings for $1 more per play
Prize
Chances
Prize
First Prize
Match 5 white balls and the red "Powerball"
1:175,223,510
Pari-mutuel*
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Second Prize
Match 5 white balls only
1:5,153,633
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
Third Prize
Match 4 white balls and the red "Powerball"
1:648,976
$10,000
$40,000
Fourth Prize
Match 4 white balls only
1:19,087
$100
$200
Fifth Prize
Match 3 white balls and the red "Powerball"
1:12,245
$100
$200
Sixth Prize
Match 3 white balls only
1:360
$7
$14
Seventh Prize
Match 2 white balls and the red "Powerball"
1:706
$7
$14
Eighth Prize
Match 1 white ball and the red "Powerball"
1:111
$4
$12
Ninth Prize
Match the "Powerball" only
1:55
$4
$12
Overall Chances
1:31.85
*In some cases these prizes may be paid on a pari-mutuel basis and will be lower than these published prize levels. If two or more persons matching all six winning numbers that jackpot is shared equally among winners. Jackpot winner(s) will receive their prize in annual installments over a 29-year period unless, within 60 days from the date they claim their prize, they request the Cash Option method of payment. Power Play multiplies non-jackpot prizes only. For a current estimate on the cash amount for Powerball, Mega Millions, and Lotto contact the Illinois Lottery.
**Power Play® is a special feature that increases the value of prize levels 2 through 9. The Match 5+0 prize doubles to $2 million cash with Power Play®! Note that any set prizes or Power Play® prizes, including the Match 5+0 prize, may be reduced if wins exceed the available prize fund. A player must choose the Power Play® option when they buy their Powerball ticket.
The information contained on these pages
is believed to be accurate. The Illinois Lottery, however, reserves the right to correct any errors.
If you believe you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537).
