Powerball Jackpot at $1.2 Billion: How to Play, Odds of Winning, and Tips for Responsible Gambling

Introduction The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.2 billion ahead of Wednesday's drawing, making it the third-largest jackpot in Powerball history. If won, the lucky player will have the option to claim a $551.7 million cash prize, before tax.

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How to play Powerball To play Powerball, players must choose five numbers from 1 to 69 and one red Powerball number from 1 to 26. Players can choose their own numbers or have them randomly generated. Tickets cost $2 per play.

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Odds of winning Powerball The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million. However, the odds of winning any prize are 1 in 24.9.

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Biggest Powerball jackpots The largest Powerball jackpot ever was $2.04 billion, won in November 2022 in California. The second-largest jackpot was $1.586 billion, won in January 2016.

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What to do if you win the Powerball jackpot If you win the Powerball jackpot, you should sign the back of your ticket immediately and put it in a safe place. You should also contact a financial advisor to help you manage your winnings.

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