The Powerball jackpot was first won in October 2005 by a family in Jacksonville, Oregon. It was the largest amount won in a single lottery draw and the winnings were shared by eight members of one meatpacking business. In August 2016, a group from Jacksonville, Oregon won $451 million and chose a cash payout instead of an annuity. The winning ticket costs $2. Powerball players may also add a $1 power play to their ticket to increase their chances of winning. If you match five numbers and the powerball, the prize is worth an additional $4.

To enter the drawing, a player chooses two numbers from one through 26. The goal is to match one number in each field to win the jackpot. In the Powerball, the top prize is fixed at $22,000 and can only be won by matching all four numbers. During the drawing, players are allowed to buy tickets for seven consecutive drawings and double the top prize. This option is available on Tuesdays. In addition, the prize is doubled when a ticket is purchased for seven consecutive drawings.

Although Powerball and MegaMillions have won enormous jackpots, they do not have jackpot prizes that are worth millions of dollars. However, the chances are high and the game should only be played for fun and entertainment purposes. The chances of winning the jackpot are high. If you do win, it would be nice to win a share of that money. You should play the lottery for fun, not for financial gain. The odds are against you.