Overview
Powerball is the multi-state lottery US Powerball, that regularly offers super-sized jackpots. Its minimum jackpot starts at $40 million USD (approx. $54 million NZD).
| Draw Day | Draw Time | Minimum Jackpot | Record Jackpot | Prize Divisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Wed & Sat (Tue, Thu & Sun) |
11pm ET (3pm NZST) |
US$20 million | US$1.59 billion | 9 |
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 : 292,201,338. The American Powerball took over the title as the world record holder in terms of the biggest jackpot payout from its American counterpart MegaMillions. On 13 January 2016 its huge jackpot of $1.6 billion USD (approx. $2.18 billion NZD) was won by 3 lucky punters in Florida, Tennessee and California. The main prize is usually paid out as a 30 year cash annuity option.
How do I Pick my Numbers?
Select five main numbers from a pool of 1-69 and a further ‘PowerBall’ number from 1-26. Should you wish to select the PowerPlay option, simply tick the box marked PowerPlay.
How do I Win the Jackpot?
The jackpot is won by matching all five main numbers and the PowerBall.
How Much Can I Win?
The starting PowerBall jackpot is $20m (approx. $34m NZD). However that figure grows without any cap or limit creating the potential for huge jackpots. In fact, PowerBall is responsible for three of the top five jackpots of all time with each in excess of $500 million (approx. $680m NZD).
What Are the Different Prize Tiers Available?
| Prize tier | Average Individual Prize | Odds of winning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (5 main numbers+ Powerball) | Jackpot (Approx min $34m NZD) | 292,201,338 |
| 2 (5 main numbers) | $1.25 million | 11,688,053 |
| 3 (4 main numbers + Powerball) | $60,000 | 913,129 |
| 4 (4 main numbers) | $125 | 36,525 |
| 5 (3 main numbers+ Powerball) | $125 | 14,494 |
| 6 (3 main numbers) | $10 | 579 |
| 7 (2 main numbers + Powerball) | $10 | 701 |
| 8 (1 main number + Powerball) | $5 | 91 |
| 9 (Powerball) | $5 | 38 |
PowerPlay option – Should you select the PowerPlay option and match 5 numbers you will win approx. $2.5 million.
For all other non-jackpot tiers your prize will be multiplied by 2, 3, 4 or 5x.
How Much Does a Ticket Cost?
| Jackpot Amount (NZD) | Price |
|---|---|
| Less than $500m | $5.00 |
| $500m - $1bn | $10 |
| $1bn and over | $15 |
When Does the Powerball Draw Take Place?
The draw takes place every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at approximately 3pm NZST.
What Do I Do if I Win?
If your account has been verified simply proceed to your account and withdraw your winnings. If your account has not been verified you will first need to provide proof of your ID and proof of address. Once this has been confirmed you will be able to withdraw your winnings.
How Will I Know if I Have Won?
Winners will receive an e-mail confirmation. Any person who wins a sum of over $10,000 will receive a phone call informing them and congratulating them on their win.
Is the Payout Guaranteed? How do I Know?
At Lottoland we can guarantee you will be paid out on your winnings - regardless of the jackpot amount.At Lottoland you bet on the outcome of the official draw. For all intents and purposes you will have the exact same customer experience as if you were playing the official lottery. The key difference is that we take your bet and we pay you if you win. We are able to achieve this in two ways.
For smaller prize tier payments we make the payment directly from the fund we have from the total ticket sales.
In order for us to make the larger prize tier payments we take out insurance policies to cover the eventuality of a Jackpot win or a substantial payout on the Lotto ticket. Part of the Lotto ticket price you pay goes towards the payment of this policy.
We are registered with and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, the Gibraltar Gambling Commission, and the Revenue Commissioners in Ireland. In order for us to retain these licences we have to prove that we are able to make the required payouts to our players should they win and that we have the correct procedures in place to guarantee this.
What is a Subscription?
The subscription feature allows you to set up a running line or lines for a given lottery draw. Lottery subscriptions will save you time and ensure that you never miss your chance to win that big jackpot. Just select the subscription option prior to purchasing your line to set up your running line/s. You can cancel your subscription at anytime.
Why Should I Play PowerBall?
PowerBall has been capturing the imagination of the American public for decades and now you have the chance to win this dream jackpot by playing with Lottoland. The jackpots on this incredible draw rise without any limit, often dwarfing those available on the biggest European draws.
As an added benefit it costs just $5.00 to play and for an extra $1.50 you can take the chance to double the prize for 5 numbers and multiply by up to x5 all other non-jackpot tiers.
