How would you like to multiply your lottery winnings by 10? Meet Power Play. So, how does Power Play work in Powerball?
The Power Play is a $1 optional feature you can add to your Powerball ticket that can boost your non-jackpot winnings by 2, 3, 4, 5 or even 10 times, depending on what Power Play number is drawn.
Power Play Multiplier: How does Powerball Power Play work?
The Powerball Power Play is a special number that is randomly drawn before each Powerball drawing. This “multiplier” number is chosen by a random number generator with weighted values for each multiplier option. Powerball with Power Play increases the amount you can win based on which multiplier number is drawn. This can make a big difference in your prize. (See the chart below for the different multiplier odds.)
How does Power Play work in Powerball? There are twenty-four 2X values; thirteen 3X values; three 4X values; and two 5X values. And when jackpots are below $150 Million, one 10X value is added to the mix! The value is drawn right before the numbers for the Powerball are. When the value is drawn, you know by how much your prize could potentially increase, then you just need to wait for the drawing to finish!
Power Play Powerball numbers: How much can you win?
How does Powerball Power Play work? The payout chart below shows how much each Power Play number drawn would boost your prize winnings. Important to know:
- The multiplier does not apply to a jackpot prize (Sorry! We don’t make the rules.)
- The Match 5 numbers prize is always $2 million no matter which multiplier is drawn. Without Power Play, it’s $1 million.
- The 10X multiplier is only in play when the advertised jackpot is $150 million or less.
Power Play FAQ
Does adding Power Play to my Powerball ticket increase my chances of winning?
Unfortunately, no. Your chances of winning are the same, no matter if you add Power Play or not. Adding Power Play only has an impact on the amount won.
What states offer Power Play?
Most states offer Power Play with the exception of California. Alabama, Alaska, Utah, and Hawaii do not have state lotteries.
Is your state one of the lucky ones? See which states have won Powerball.
This article originally appeared on Jackpocket.com and was syndicated by MediaFeed.org
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The 5 Biggest Lottery Winners in Florida History
The Florida Lottery has been changing lives since 1986, with MILLIONS in prizes awarded every year. Some players become instant millionaires, and others have even won hundreds of millions of dollars from games like Mega Millions, Powerball and FLORIDA LOTTO.
Who won the biggest lottery in Florida? Let’s meet them! Here are the 5 biggest Florida Lottery wins in history.
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The biggest Florida Lottery winner of all time is Saltines Holdings, LLC, which claimed the $1.602 billion prize. Their ticket purchased at a Neptune Beach area Publix matched all six Mega Millions numbers to win the jackpot. The $1.602 billion prize is also the biggest Mega Millions jackpot in history.
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The answer to the question “Has anyone ever won the Powerball in Florida” is a resounding YES. Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt are the second biggest Florida Lottery winners of all time after an epic Powerball win. This duo had the winning ticket for the $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot from January 13, 2016. This jackpot—the first one to surpass $1 billion—ultimately had THREE winning tickets in three states, which means Maureen and David’s share of the payout was $328 million. They claimed the prize as “The Nickel 5 Trust.”
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Florida Lottery winner Gloria MacKenzie won $590.5 million on May 18, 2013 from a single Powerball ticket. MacKenzie, who was 84 years old at the time, chose to take the lump sum payment of $370.9 million.
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On October 14, 2022, Pamela Baker of Bonita Springs split the $502 million grand prize with another winning ticket holder in California. This was right after the devastation of Hurricane Ian.
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On January 5, 2018, Shane Missler of Port Richey, Florida became the winner of the $451 million Mega Millions jackpot. The 20-year-old had purchased 5 Quick Pick tickets at a local 7-Eleven. “I’m only 20, but I hope to use [my winnings] to pursue a variety of passions, help my family and do some good for humanity,” he told the Florida Lottery.
These top 5 Florida Lottery winners prove that anyone can win big. Who knows, the next BIG Florida lottery winner could be you! Here you can check the latest Colorado lottery results and winning numbers for all state games.
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Lotto winners in Florida love playing Mega Millions, and it shows! Some huge Florida lottery winners have taken home record prizes participating in Mega Millions:
1. $1.602 billion jackpot (August 8, 2023): An entity by the name of Saltines Holdings LLC took home a grand prize of 1.602 billion dollars. The lucky ticket was from Publix in Neptune Beach.
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Pamela Baker of Bonita Springs won the $502 million Mega Millions with a Quick Pick ticket purchased at a Fort Myers 7-Eleven. She split the jackpot with the other winning ticket holder—someone in California.
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Florida lottery winner 20-year-old Shane Missler took home $281 million as a lump sum payment on the Florida lottery’s 30th birthday. Guess he got the real present!
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The first Mega Millions Florida lottery winners were Robin Collier and Raymond Moyer, who took home a whopping $115 million after splitting the prize with another winner in Maryland. (They were dating at the time!) The $115 million was their cut after they took the lump sum prize.
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Here’s what we know. The winning ticket was purchased at a Publix in Jacksonville. What we don’t know? Who is the (un)lucky ticket holder. This ticket expired before a winner came forward.
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Has anyone in Florida ever won the Powerball? Mega Millions isn’t the only game making millionaires out of Floridians. Powerball has had its fair share of winners hailing from Florida:
1. $1.58 billion jackpot (January 13, 2016) Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt from Melbourne Beach were the lucky owners of 1 of 3 winning tickets for the $1.58 billion Powerball on January 13, 2016. They claimed their prize (a lump sum of $327.8 million) as the Nickel 95 Trust.
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84-year-old Gloria Mackenzie became the sole winner of the $590.5 million Powerball jackpot on May 18, 2013. She bought the ticket at a Zephyrhills area Publix where another customer allowed her to go ahead of them in line.
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Mega Millions saw a winner in Sheryll Goedert, a partner in the law firm Collier, Jernigan, and Goedert, when she took home a lump sum of $277 million from a ticket at a 7-11 in Bonita Springs. She formed the Vacation Life LLC to claim her prize.
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Don’t let the fact that you’re on vacation keep you from getting your lottery ticket. James Stocklas was visiting the Florida Keys from Pennsylvania when he picked up a winning ticket worth $191 million in the lump sum payout. He won on a Quick Pick!
If you’re on vacation in New Hampshire and got yourself a lottery ticket, you can get the latest NH lottery winning numbers and results for all state games here.
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The Love You More Trust trustee Clay Tousey took home almost $197 million in a lump sum payment on June 5, 2021.
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Thomas Ye took home a nice sum of $160 million in his lump sum payment when winning Powerball. He got his ticket at Publix in Lutz in the Tampa Bay area.
That’s a lot of lucky winners taking home a lot of dough. We’re happy for them! Mega Millions and Powerball top the list of big winners because they are multi-state games, making their grand prizes especially astronomical.
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What is the largest LOTTO prize won in Florida?
Six winners split a $106.5 million FLORIDA LOTTO prize on September 15, 1990.
Who was the first Powerball winner in Florida?
That honor belongs to Orlando area dermatologist Dr. William Steele, who won on October 3, 2009. They took home a grand prize of $189 million, opting for a one-time lump sum of $101 million.
What is the largest prize that was never claimed in Florida?
In May 1999, some lucky winner passed up $66 million in the FLORIDA LOTTO. The winning ticket was bought in Miami. Goes to show the importance of putting your tickets in a safe place until drawing time!
How much in lottery winnings has been left unclaimed in Florida?
This number blows our minds. A whopping $447 million has gone unclaimed since the Florida lottery began (as of 5/22/23), according to data provided by the Florida Lottery. What happens when Florida lottery prizes go unclaimed? According to Florida law, 80% of 80% of unclaimed and expired lottery prizes is transferred to the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund — which provides scholarships and assistance to districts — while the remaining 20% is returned to the prize pool for future drawings. In Florida, you have 180 days after the winning draw date to claim your prize before the lottery ticket expires.
This article originally appeared on Jackpocket.com and was syndicated by MediaFeed.org
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