The Powerball jackpot rose to $396 million with a cash value of $180.2 million ahead of the Saturday, July 4, drawing. Since launching in 1992, Powerball jackpots have been hit more than 400 times. Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin rank among the states with the most jackpot-winning tickets.
How to Play Powerball
Powerball tickets are $2 per play and are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. You can buy them at a local convenience store, gas station, or grocery store. In some states, Powerball tickets can be bought online, depending on local jurisdiction. To play, pick six numbers: five white balls numbered 1 to 69 and the red Powerball, which ranges from 1 to 26. You can also add a “Power Play” for $1, which increases the winnings for all non-jackpot prizes.
The last time someone won the Powerball jackpot was on May 2; on that night, two players split a $20 million prize. Anyone, regardless of nationality, can purchase lottery tickets from an authorized and licensed retailer if they meet the legal age requirement at the point of purchase — usually 18 years old.
Original reporting: Las Cruces Sun News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
