POWERBALL© is among America’s favorite draw games, with the potential to grow massive jackpots and multiple ways to win. If you’re in West Virginia, you can try your chances on POWERBALL through the West Virginia Lottery in person or online. Here’s how it all works.
POWERBALL© Explained
POWERBALL© revolves around picking six numbers in total – five from one to 69, and one POWERBALL© number from one to 26. You’ll need to match all six for the jackpot, but don’t worry if you don’t, as there are plenty more chances to win.
The game offers nine different prize tiers, so you might still see some reward for matching fewer numbers. Plus, adding the Power Play feature to your ticket puts you in for a chance at bigger non-jackpot prizes.
The draws happen three times weekly – Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 11:00 PM Eastern Time.
Power Play
You can add Power Play to your ticket for just a buck more per play. This feature multiplies non-jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x or even 10x. However, the 10x multiplier only shows up when the jackpot is $150 million or less.
If you match all five white balls without the POWERBALL©, Power Play automatically doubles your prize from $1 million to $2 million, regardless of which multiplier gets drawn.
Playing POWERBALL© in West Virginia
The West Virginia Lottery provides different ways for you to try your chances in the draw. You could buy your tickets from licensed retailers, Lottery vending machines, or through the West Virginia Lottery website or mobile app.
At the store:
- Pop into any WV Lottery retailer
- Fill out a playslip or ask for a Quick Pick
- Decide if you’d like to add Power Play
- Pay $2 per play (or $3 with Power Play)
- Sign the back of your ticket and check the results after the draw
Online:
- Visit the official West Virginia Lottery site or download the app
- Create an account or log in
- Pick your numbers or go with a Quick Pick
- Add Power Play if you’d like
- Pay securely
- Your ticket stays safe in your account
- Check the results online!
Results appear quickly after each drawing. Smaller payouts may be credited directly to your account, but bigger wins or jackpot prizes will need to be collected in person. All this information will be available to you on the site.
The online option also lets you set up auto-renewal if you want to play with the same numbers again.
Before You Play
You must be at least 18 and physically in West Virginia to buy your ticket, whether in person or online. The West Virginia Lottery encourages setting limits and using the budgeting tools available on its site.
Remember, POWERBALL© is ultimately a game of chance with no guaranteed outcomes. Only play what you can afford to lose, and always purchase your tickets through official Lottery channels.
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POWERBALL© gives you three shots each week at one of America’s biggest Lottery games. With nine ways to win and convenient options for playing in West Virginia, it’s no wonder the game is a favorite across multiple states.
