LotteryPowerball Numbers & Results
America's biggest multi-state jackpot game, drawn every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Draws are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 PM ET.
Past Results
Every Powerball drawing, searchable by date.
DataNumber Frequency
Which numbers have been drawn most and least often.
AnalysisTrend Chart
A drawing-by-drawing matrix of every recent Powerball number.
ToolQuick Pick Generator
Generate a random Powerball number set.
AnalysisNumber Heatmap
A color-coded view of which Powerball numbers run hot or cold.
UtilityDrawing Countdown
See exactly when the next Powerball drawing is, and add it to your calendar.
ReferenceCompare With Other Games
See how Powerball stacks up against the other games, side by side.
More Ways to Analyze Powerball
Beyond the basics above, the full toolkit includes deeper statistics — chi-square randomness test, sequential randomness tests, number collision analysis, position distribution, repeat/adjacent/isolated numbers, number spacing & clustering, AC value calculator, sum distribution histogram, the calendar heatmap, the frequency race animation, and this day in Powerball history. Prefer a real dollars-and-cents view? Try the expected return rate calculator, the losing streak calculator, or the tax calculator. Just want to pick numbers with a bit more ceremony than a plain button? Try the wheel picker, the slot reel picker, the roulette ball picker, a scratch card, or a confetti reveal. See the full tools directory for everything.
How to Play Powerball
A Powerball ticket costs $2. Pick 5 numbers from 1–69, plus one Powerball from 1–26. Match all of them to win the jackpot. Drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 PM ET.
Prize Tiers & Odds
| Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 5 + Powerball | Jackpot | 1 in 292,201,338 |
| 5 | $1,000,000 | 1 in 11,688,053 |
| 4 + Powerball | $50,000 | 1 in 913,129 |
| 4 | $100 | 1 in 36,525 |
| 3 + Powerball | $100 | 1 in 14,494 |
| 3 | $7 | 1 in 579 |
| 2 + Powerball | $7 | 1 in 701 |
| 1 + Powerball | $4 | 1 in 92 |
| 0 + Powerball | $4 | 1 in 38 |
Odds and prize amounts are set by the game rules and may vary by state for lower tiers. Overall odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 24.9.
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Powerball FAQ
What time is the Powerball drawing?
Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 PM Eastern Time.
How much does a Powerball ticket cost?
A standard Powerball ticket costs $2. Adding Power Play, which can multiply non-jackpot prizes, costs an extra $1.
What are the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot?
The odds of matching all five main numbers plus the Powerball are 1 in 292,201,338.