How many numbers do you need to win something in the Powerball?

The Powerball jackpot is won by matching five white balls, in any order, plus the one red Powerball number. You can win seven additional ways by matching fewer numbers (see Prizes & Odds chart for details).

How many numbers do you need to win a prize in Powerball?

To win the jackpot, whoever participates by buying a ticket must match all five white balls, plus the red Powerball. When purchasing a ticket, a participant must select five numbers, which are drawn from the first drum with the white balls, and one Powerball number.

Does 2 numbers on Powerball win anything?

2 numbers plus the Powerball - $7

If your ticket matches two numbers and the Powerball you'll get $7 but the odds to get there begin to skyrocket to 1 in 701.

Do you win anything with 1 number on Powerball?

1 number plus the Powerball – still $4.

Do you win money if you have 3 numbers in Powerball?

Match 3 white numbers + Powerball — $100. Match 3 white numbers only — $7. Match 2 white numbers + Powerball — $7. Match 1 white number + Powerball — $4.

How many numbers do you need to win on the Powerball?

Do you win anything with 1 number on Mega Millions?

1 number plus the Mega Ball - $4

If you choose one correct number plus the Mega Ball you'll bring home $4. The odds more than double to a 1 in 89 chance.

What if you just get the Mega Ball number right?

What happens if you match the Mega Ball only? If you match only the Mega Ball (and don't match any of the 5 regular numbers), you win a $2 prize and break even on the $2 cost of your Mega Millions ticket.

How do you win on Powerball?

Select five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls; then select one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. Choose your numbers on a play slip or let the lottery terminal randomly pick your numbers. The Powerball jackpot grows until it is won. Players win a prize by matching one of the 9 Ways to Win.

How many numbers do you need to win something in Mega Millions?

You win the jackpot by matching all six winning numbers in a drawing.

How much does the Mega Ball pay by itself?

Mega Millions offers nine different prize tiers, from $2 for matching the Mega Ball alone, to the jackpot, which is won when all five main numbers and the Mega Ball are matched.

Do quick picks ever win?

About 70% of lottery winners used Quick Pick to choose their numbers. But then again, about the same percentage of all lottery players — about 70% - 80% — use Quick Pick to select their numbers. So it seems that about the same percentage of people win using each method.