Powerball: How to play and where to buy the ticket? Here’s the full guide for first-timers

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Powerball jackpot: 7, 10, 11, 13, and 24, with a Powerball of 24. The odds of winning the jackpot are one in 292.2 million, according to Powerball. The winner has yet to claim the prize. When claimed, they can choose between receiving the full $1.08 billion in a 30-year annuity or a smaller lump sum of $558.1 million before taxes. The final ticket sales pushed the jackpot beyond the initial estimate of $1 billion to $1.08 billion at the time of the draw, as reported by Powerball. The current Powerball jackpot ranks as the seventh-largest U.S. lottery jackpot and the third-largest Powerball jackpot in history, as stated by lottery officials. The top two Powerball jackpots were $2.04 billion in 2022 and $1.586 billion in 2016.

To buy a Powerball ticket in-person, you have two options. You can ask for a "Quick Pick," where the computer generates random numbers, or you can pick the numbers yourself. If you choose the latter, you'll need to select five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26. When buying a ticket, the cashier will ask if you want to add «power play» for an extra dollar. «Power play» multiplies non-jackpot winnings by 2, 3, 4, 5, or 10. If you prefer the «Quick Pick» option, simply say, «I'd like a Quick Pick Powerball ticket» and then specify if you want to add «power play.» For self-picked numbers, say, «I'd like a Powerball ticket, and I will pick my numbers.» Fill out a playslip with your selections or use one available in-store. Hand the slip to the cashier, and they'll give you a printout of your chosen numbers. You can decide if you want to include «power play» or not. Keep in mind that some states allow you to buy lottery tickets