How to Play the Power Play Number in Powerball: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to play the Power Play number in Powerball and boost your non-jackpot winnings by up to 10x with this easy guide.

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To play the Power Play number in Powerball, you first select your Powerball numbers as usual. Then, for an additional cost, you opt to include the Power Play feature. When the drawing occurs, if you win a non-jackpot prize, the Power Play will multiply your winnings by the Power Play number drawn that evening, which can be 2, 3, 4, 5, or sometimes 10 times the original prize amount, contingent on the drawn multiplier and the jackpot amount.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the Power Play number in Powerball? The Power Play number is a multiplier drawn during the Powerball drawing that can multiply non-jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or sometimes 10x.
  2. How do I add the Power Play feature to my Powerball ticket? You add the Power Play feature by choosing it for an additional cost when you purchase your standard Powerball ticket.
  3. Does the Power Play multiply the jackpot prize? No, the Power Play only multiplies non-jackpot prizes. The jackpot amount remains the same regardless of Power Play.
  4. When is the 10x multiplier available in Power Play? The 10x multiplier is available only when the advertised Powerball jackpot is below a certain amount, typically $150 million.