POWERBALL© is one of the most popular Lottery games across the US, with jackpots that have the potential to climb up to impressive amounts. If you’re in West Virginia, you’ve got three chances each week to try your chances at West Virginia POWERBALL. Here’s what you need to know before you play.
How POWERBALL© actually works
POWERBALL© is pretty straightforward. To play, you’ll pick five numbers between one and 69, plus a separate POWERBALL© number from one to 26. Your aim is to match all six in the draw.
Don’t worry if you don’t hit the jackpot, though, as there are eight other ways to potentially win prizes, from just matching the POWERBALL© number all the way up to getting all five main numbers without the POWERBALL©.
The jackpot starts at $20 million and keeps growing until someone wins it. Draws happen three times weekly – Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights at 10:59 PM Eastern.
How to play in West Virginia
You can purchase a POWERBALL© ticket from any licensed WV Lottery retailer or online through the official West Virginia Lottery website or app.
Here’s how to play:
- Pick your numbers – Choose five numbers from one to 69 and one POWERBALL© number from one to 26. If you can’t decide, you can let the Quick Pick option do the work for you with random selections.
- Consider Power Play – For an extra buck per play, this option has the potential to multiply non-jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or even 10x.
- Decide how many draws – You can play just once or buy tickets for multiple upcoming draws.
- Buy your ticket – Double-check your numbers and complete your purchase. If you’re buying in person, keep the ticket safe and sign the back of it, as you’ll need it to claim any prizes.
POWERBALL© prize breakdown
POWERBALL© offers nine different prize tiers, with your winnings depending on how many numbers you match:
- Match five plus the POWERBALL©: Jackpot (starts at $20 million)
- Match five: $1 million
- Match four plus the POWERBALL©: $50,000
- Match four: $100
- Match three plus the POWERBALL©: $100
- Match three: $7
- Match two plus the POWERBALL©: $7
- Match one plus the POWERBALL©: $4
- Match the POWERBALL© only: $4
Remember that Power Play feature? It can multiply most prizes up to 10 times their original value. The only exception is the Match Five prize, which can go up to $2 million with Power Play.
After the draw
Once the draw you’ll want to know if you’ve won anything. You can check your numbers:
- On the West Virginia Lottery website
- Through the WV Lottery mobile app
- On local TV
- At any authorized Lottery retailer
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What to do if you win
Here’s how to claim your prize in West Virginia if those numbers match up:
- If you win up to $600, Pop into any WV Lottery retailer
- If you win between $601 and $5,000, Visit select retailers or mail your ticket to the WV Lottery office
- If you win over $5,000, You’ll need to visit the WV Lottery headquarters in Charleston in person.
Remember that winning tickets are only valid for 180 days after the draw date.
While POWERBALL© is a popular game of chance, you’ll still need to set yourself a budget before buying tickets and stick to it. The WV Lottery offers tools to help manage your play, including deposit limits and self-exclusion options.