Powerball is plaued by 29 states in the USA and the jackpot is pooled together. The minimum jackpot is $15 Million paid out a an annity.
The most recent big jackpot win was for $100 Million on the 27 September 2008. The biggest Powerball jackpot ever won was $365 Million on the 18 Febraury 2006 and there was only one ticket matching all the numbers. The jackpot can be claimed as a lump sum (cash value) or can be paid out as part of an annuity to the winner.
How to Play:
You pick five numbers from 1 to 55 (white balls) and one bonus number from 1 to 42 (the red numbers).
Odds:
The probability of winning any Powerball prize is 1 in 35
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