FAQs
Each ball has a number that represents the amount of times the prize will be multiplied. For example, there are 13 balls with the number “3X”. This means that if one of the 13 balls are drawn, anyone who added the Power Play option to their entry will have their secondary prize multiplied three times.
What does 3X mean on a Powerball ticket? ›
“3x” is simply the Powerplay multiplier randomly chosen for non-jackpot winning tickets for a specific Powerball drawing.
How much is Powerball 3X? ›
Prize Chart
| Prize | Power Play 2X | Power Play 3X |
|---|
| $1 Million | $2 Million | $2 Million |
| $50,000 | $100,000 | $150,000 |
| $100 | $200 | $300 |
| $100 | $200 | $300 |
5 more rowsAdding the optional multiplier won't boost your odds of winning, but could boost the amount won if you do.
What does 3X mean? ›
3X or 3-X may refer to: Three times or thrice.
What is the difference between the 2 and 3 Powerball? ›
The Power Play option — which costs an extra $1.00, turning a $2 ticket into a $3 ticket — does the following: has no effect on the Jackpot/Grand Prize, always doubles the payout of the second-most-lucrative prize, and.
Do you win anything if you get the Powerball number only? ›
If you only get the Powerball number, you win $4. Matching one number plus the Powerball also wins you $4, while matching 2 numbers plus the Powerball gets you $7. The prize jumps in value when you match 3 or more numbers: 3 numbers plus the Powerball wins you $100, while 4 numbers plus the Powerball wins you $50,000.
How much do I get if I get 3 numbers in Powerball? ›
3 numbers - $7 again.
Why was my Powerball ticket $3? ›
A Powerball ticket with the Double Play option costs $3. If both the Power Play and Double Play options are chosen, then the total cost is $4.
What does 3X multiplier mean in lottery? ›
Uncover a “2X ” symbol to automatically win DOUBLE that prize. Uncover a “3X ” symbol to automatically win TRIPLE that prize.
Is the Megaplier worth it? The Megaplier doesn't change or improve your odds of winning a Mega Millions prize and can't guarantee that you'll win a prize. But if you do win a non-jackpot prize, Mega Millions Megaplier will significantly boost your total prize amount!
What does megaplier 3X mean? ›
Most states offer a Megaplier feature to increase non-jackpot prizes by 2, 3, 4 or 5 times; it costs an additional $1 per play. Before each Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday and Friday nights, the Megaplier is drawn. From a pool of 15 balls, five are marked with 2X, six with 3X, three with 4X and one with 5X.
What is 3X in Powerball? ›
Each ball has a number that represents the amount of times the prize will be multiplied. For example, there are 13 balls with the number “3X”. This means that if one of the 13 balls are drawn, anyone who added the Power Play option to their entry will have their secondary prize multiplied three times.
How to pick winning Powerball numbers? ›
Using the most commonly drawn winning numbers can increase your chances of winning. The three most common winning numbers overall are 61, 32 and 63. Other top numbers are 21, 36, 69, 39, 23, 59 and 62. Choosing the most commonly drawn Powerball numbers can increase your odds, namely 24, 18, 4, 10 and 21.
Do Powerball numbers have to be in order? ›
Do I have to match the numbers in the exact order drawn? Powerball® tickets print the white ball numbers in numerical order of a given play. You can match the white ball numbers in any order of a given play to win a prize. The red Powerball number of a given play on your ticket must match the red Powerball drawn.
What does 3X Megaplier mean? ›
Most states offer a Megaplier feature to increase non-jackpot prizes by 2, 3, 4 or 5 times; it costs an additional $1 per play. Before each Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday and Friday nights, the Megaplier is drawn. From a pool of 15 balls, five are marked with 2X, six with 3X, three with 4X and one with 5X.
What is the Powerball play 2X? ›
Players can add the Double Play feature to their Powerball ticket for an additional $1 per play. Players play the same set of numbers in the main Powerball drawing and Double Play drawing. The Double Play drawing is held after every Powerball drawing on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Does 3 numbers on Powerball pay anything? ›
3 numbers - $7 again.
