Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
Get those lucky numbers ready.
Powerball lottery players in California and across the nation have a chance to win the game’s estimated $850 million jackpot when numbers are drawn today, Aug. 27.
Here’s what to know about the game’s odds, when the drawing will happen, how to watch the selection of lottery numbers, and the popularity of the Powerball game in California.
What is the Powerball lottery jackpot for Aug. 27?
The Powerball jackpot for the Aug. 27 drawing is an estimated $850 million, according to the Powerball website. The jackpot’s estimated cash value is $383.7 million.
The jackpot is the sixth-largest in the game’s history.
When is the Powerball drawing?
The next Powerball drawing is at 7:59 p.m. PT/10:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Aug. 27.
Powerball drawings are broadcast live on the Powerball website every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee.
How to play Powerball
Players pick five numbers between 1 and 69 for the white balls and one number between 1 and 26 for the red Powerball, according to the game’s website.
Numbers can be selected by the player through a play slip or provided randomly by a lottery terminal.
How much does Powerball cost?
Powerball costs $2 per play. In Idaho and Montana, Powerball costs $3 per play because the game is bundled with the Power Play feature that can multiply non-jackpot prizes, according to the game’s website.
The game is offered in 45 states and Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
What are the odds of winning the Powerball?
These are the Powerball odds, according to the game’s website:
- Grand prize (Match five white balls + Powerball): 1 in 292,201,338.00
- $1 million (Match five white balls): 1 in 11,688,053.52
- $50,000 (Match four white balls + Powerball): 1 in 913,129.18
- $100 (Match four white balls): 1 in 36,525.17
- $100 (Match three white balls + Powerball): 1 in 14,494.11
- $7 (Match three white balls): 1 in 579.76
- $7 (Match two white balls + Powerball): 1 in 701.33
- $4 (Match one white ball + Powerball): 1 in 91.98
- $4 (Match Powerball): 1 in 38.32
What are the top Powerball jackpots?
According to the Powerball website, the top 10 Powerball jackpots are:
- $2.04 billion: Nov. 2, 2022, California
- $1.765 billion: Oct. 11, 2023, California
- $1.586 billion: Jan. 13, 2016, California, Florida, Tennessee
- $1.326 billion: April 6, 2024, Oregon
- $1.08 billion: July 19, 2023, California
- $850 million (estimated): Aug. 27, 2025
- $842.4 million: Jan. 1, 2024, Michigan
- $768.4 million: March 27, 2019, Wisconsin
- $758.7 million: Aug. 23, 2017, Massachusetts
- $754.6 million: Feb. 6, 2023, Washington state
How popular is Powerball in California?
California consistently ranks among the top states for lottery participation. The excitement around Powerball surged in 2024, especially following record-breaking jackpots and multiple high-profile wins. A single ticket sold in Altadena won the historic $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot — the largest in U.S. history
According to Statista, California generated approximately $9.2 billion in total lottery sales in 2024, placing it third nationwide behind New York and Florida.
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