Fresh Start for Powerball: Feb Jackpot Reset to $8 Million – Here’s How to Play.
Smallest Starting Jackpot: The $8 million reset is lower than usual, giving Powerball a fresh, unique starting point.
Affordable Entry: Tickets cost $2 per play, making it easy to join the game for a chance to win.
How to Play: Select 5 numbers from 1 to 69 and 1 Powerball number from 1 to 26. You can choose your numbers or let the system randomly generate them (Quick Pick).
Odds of Winning: The jackpot odds are 1 in 292.2 million, but the odds of winning any prize are 1 in 24.9.
Smaller Jackpot, Same Secondary Prizes: Matching 5 white balls still wins $1 million, regardless of the jackpot size.
Multiple Weekly Drawings: Powerball drawings take place three times a week—Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 PM ET.
Annuity or Lump Sum: Jackpot winners can choose a 30-year annuity or a lump sum cash payout (typically around $4-5 million for $8 million).
Play Responsibly: Set a budget for lottery tickets and remember that playing is a game of chance, not a guarantee.