Powerball
prize & odds table
What you’ll find on this page
Quick definitions
Odds are shown as 1 in X. Lower X = more likely.
Overall odds = chance of winning any prize on one ticket.
Multiplier (Power Play / Megaplier) applies to most non-jackpot prizes, with a few exceptions.
Powerball
Prizes and Odds
Match your numbers to win. Add Power Play to multiply most non-jackpot prizes.
Quick takeaways about Powerball prize odds
- Most winners aren’t jackpot winners. The smaller prize tiers hit much more often than 5 + Powerball.
- Power Play multiplies most non‑jackpot prizes, but not the jackpot.
- Match 5 is special: it becomes $2,000,000 with Power Play (it doesn’t scale beyond that).
| Match | Prize by Power Play* | Odds | ||||
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| 2X | 3X | 4X | 5X | 10X | ||
| Multiplier Odds (when 10X is available) | 24 in 43 | 13 in 43 | 3 in 43 | 2 in 43 | 1 in 43 | |
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Jackpot | 1 in 292,201,338.00 | ||||
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$2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | 1 in 11,688,053.52 |
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$100,000 | $150,000 | $200,000 | $250,000 | $500,000 | 1 in 913,129.18 |
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$200 | $300 | $400 | $500 | $1,000 | 1 in 36,525.17 |
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$200 | $300 | $400 | $500 | $1,000 | 1 in 14,494.11 |
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$14 | $21 | $28 | $35 | $70 | 1 in 579.76 |
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$14 | $21 | $28 | $35 | $70 | 1 in 701.33 |
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$8 | $12 | $16 | $20 | $40 | 1 in 91.98 |
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$8 | $12 | $16 | $20 | $40 | 1 in 38.32 |
* 10X is typically only offered when the advertised jackpot is $150 million or less. Jackpot is not multiplied. For full explanations, see Powerball odds & prizes.
Expected value (EV) — a quick reality check
EV is the average return per ticket across all possible outcomes (including the many times you win nothing). For most jackpot games, the EV is usually well below the ticket price — but very large jackpots can change it more than people expect.
Coming soon on WorkTheNumbers: EV by jackpot size + how often each tier appears in real draw windows.
Want a quick comparison? See Mega Millions odds & prize table and compare tiers side by side.
Likelihood at a glance
A simple way to read odds: smaller “1 in X” happens more often. Here’s the basic shape of the game:
For the exact probabilities, use the table’s Odds column above.
Odds vs. real outcomes over time
The math (odds) doesn’t change — but real-world outcomes do fluctuate in streaks and clusters. That’s why two 100-draw windows can “feel” very different even with identical odds.
If you want to see how frequently each tier actually shows up in a chosen time window, jump to: Powerball analysis or patterns.
Powerball odds FAQ
What are the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot?
Do the odds change if nobody wins for a while?
Does Power Play / Megaplier improve my chances of winning?
What’s the easiest prize to win?
Tip: If you’re looking for recent winning numbers, visit Powerball results.
How to read the table
- The Match column shows how many main balls + the bonus ball you hit.
- The Odds column is the approximate probability of that exact outcome.
- The multiplier columns show what you’d receive if you added the optional multiplier on your ticket.
What the odds actually mean
- Most common win is usually “bonus ball only” (small prize).
- Jackpot odds are the toughest because you need every ball to match.
- If you’re comparing games, focus on overall odds + non-jackpot tiers, not just the jackpot number.
Power Play details
Power Play multiplies most non-jackpot prizes. The jackpot (5 + Powerball) is not multiplied.
The $1,000,000 prize (match 5) becomes $2,000,000 with Power Play and does not scale beyond that.
When 10X is available
10X is typically only offered when the advertised jackpot is $150 million or less.
| Power Play | Odds |
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| 10x | 1 in 43 |
| 5x | 2 in 43 |
| 4x | 3 in 43 |
| 3x | 13 in 43 |
| 2x | 24 in 43 |
When 10X is not available
| Power Play | Odds |
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| 5x | 2 in 42 |
| 4x | 3 in 42 |
| 3x | 13 in 42 |
| 2x | 24 in 42 |