Powerball Odds and Prizes
NY Powerball offers gargantuan cash prizes including a guaranteed jackpot that starts at $20 million and rolls over until it is won. It also offers a $1 million cash prize for matching five numbers. You can even win with the Powerball alone –that’s right, you don’t have to match any of the main white balls.
If you think the Powerball jackpot is impossible to win, remember that there are several other smaller prize tiers. In fact, the average odds of winning any Powerball prize are 1 in 24.87 overall, with prizes starting high and coming down the fewer numbers you match.
Odds of Winning
Powerball has nine different prize tiers available in the main draw, and eight when you include Power Play. Find in the table below the individual prize tiers for each matching combination.
| Prize Tier | Odds of Winning | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Match 5 + Powerball | 1 in 292,201,338 | Jackpot |
| Match 5 | 1 in 11,688,053 | $1 million |
| Match 4 + Powerball | 1 in 913,129 | $50,000 |
| Match 4 | 1 in 36,525 | $100 |
| Match 3 + Powerball | 1 in 14,494 | $100 |
| Match 3 | 1 in 579 | $7 |
| Match 2 + Powerball | 1 in 701 | $7 |
| Match 1 + Powerball | 1 in 91 | $4 |
| Powerball only | 1 in 38 | $4 |
| Overall odds of winning a Powerball prize are 1 in 24.87. | ||
Power Play Odds
The odds of each Power Play option occurring are shown below. Remember, the 10x multiplier can only occur when the jackpot is under $150 million.
| Power Play Multiplier | Odds when 10x is available | Odds when 10x not available |
|---|---|---|
| Match 10x | 1 in 43 | N/A |
| Match 5x | 1 in 21.5 | 1 in 21 |
| Match 4x | 1 in 14.33 | 1 in 14 |
| Match 3x | 1 in 3.31 | 1 in 3.23 |
| Match 2x | 1 in 1.79 | 1 in 1.75 |
Power Play prizes
These are the estimated payouts available for ticket holders who have entered Power Play:
| Match | Power Play x2 | Power Play x3 | Power Play x4 | Power Play x5 | Power Play x10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 5 and Powerball | Jackpot | Jackpot | Jackpot | Jackpot | Jackpot |
| Match 5 | $2 million | $2 million | $2 million | $2 million | $2 million |
| Match 4 + Powerball | $100,000 | $150,000 | $200,000 | $250,000 | $500,000 |
| Match 3 + Powerball or Match 4 | $200 | $300 | $400 | $500 | $1,000 |
| Match 2 + Powerball or Match 3 | $14 | $21 | $28 | $35 | $70 |
| Match 0 + Powerball or Match 1 + Powerball | $8 | $12 | $16 | $20 | $40 |
Claiming Prizes
You can claim Powerball prizes at your local lottery retailer or by visiting one of the New York Lottery’s Customer Service Centers. Here is what to know:
- Prizes worth up to and including $600 can usually be claimed from an authorized ticket retailer. Alternatively, prizes can be claimed by mail.
- If your prize is worth $601 or more you can visit one of the Lottery Claim Centers to claim your prize, or claim by mail.
- For a full guide to claiming NY Lottery prizes, visit our How to Claim page.
Federal Tax Laws
Bigger Powerball prizes, including the jackpot, are subject to federal taxes in New York, and may also incur state taxes. You should speak to a tax professional or expert accountant to get some advice if you win a prize. If you are lucky enough to win the Powerball jackpot or Match 5, you may also wish to seek legal advice before claiming your prize.
Previous Powerball Winners
The Empire State has seen many jackpot wins since joining Powerball in 2010, including a lucky spell in 2018 when three big payouts were awarded within the space of a few months. So why not take part? You might just be lucky.
Biggest Powerball Winners
| Prize | Winner | Date |
|---|---|---|
| $343 million | Robert Bailey | October 27th, 2018 |
| $298 million | David Johnson | December 26th, 2018 |
| $245 million | Nandlall Mangal | August 11th, 2018 |
| $201 million | 1937 Flatbrush Avenue Dodgers LLC | June 1st, 2011 |
| $148 million | Healthy Rainbow, LLC | August 17th, 2019 |
