Players choose five numbers between 1 and 69 for the white balls and one number for a red ball, or Powerball, from 1 to All states set the 2nd through 9th prizes at pre-determined amounts, except California, where all prize payouts are based on sales and the number of winners. The nine possible winning combinations are as follows, starting from the smallest, and thus the highest odds of winning.
The odds of your ticket matching only the Powerball is 1 in The odds more than double to a 1 in 91 chance. Now the prize really climbs as do the odds for hitting four numbers plus the Powerball. The vast majority who do play will keep dreaming with the odds stacked seriously against them with just ,, to 1 shot of buying a ticket that matches all five numbers and the Powerball.
Just about anything that could happen is more likely than winning the jackpot. However if you were to be so lucky, you would get two choices, either receive the prize as an annuity, a series of payments over the years, or as a lump-sum payment. For more information, visit the Claim a Prize page.
Winning scratch-off tickets and Fast Play tickets can be claimed up to 90 days following the closure of the game. A list of closed games and end-of-redemption dates can be found on this website. Winning draw-style game tickets can be claimed up to days following the drawing in which the prize was won. Winners have 60 days after the ticket is validated by the lottery to elect either the annuity or cash payment option.
Since joining the multistate game in March , Louisiana has had a total of 17 Powerball jackpot winners. Boyer, Jr. The prize on a winning lottery ticket may be split among a group of ticket owners; however only one prize check is issued. The prize check is issued to either one person or legal entity partnership, trust, etc. Each member of the group provides a completed IRS Form W-9 for tax reporting purposes at the time of the claim. The person receiving the check for the group also provides picture identification and is responsible for distributing the winnings to the group members.
The Federal Form allows the Lottery to send a separate W-2G tax form to each individual winner noting the amount won and withheld on their behalf. The Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot prize may be paid in the annuity payment format or the single payment cash option. The group members must decide on one payment option; it is not possible for some group members to take the cash option and others to choose the annuity.
While it is not necessary for a group of people to form a legal entity to claim the cash option, the Lottery asks a group of winners to form a legal entity with an assigned tax identification number for a jackpot prize paid in annual installments. This simplifies the tax reporting and prize distribution for a group of people receiving payments over an extended time.
When claiming a prize as a legal entity, the legal document organizing the entity must list the name of each member of the group, their city of residence, and the portion of the prize each person will receive. The Lottery encourages all players to seek financial advice before claiming a large jackpot prize. As with all claims, the names of those receiving prize funds and their city of residence is public record.
Players should sign the back of their ticket for security purposes, secure their ticket and treat it as cash. We also recommend that players who believe they hold a Powerball, Mega Millions or Lotto jackpot-winning ticket contact the Lottery's headquarters immediately at to schedule a time to claim their prize and have their questions answered. This will facilitate a smooth prize payment process.
Players who believe they hold a jackpot-winning ticket must bring the original ticket to the Lottery's corporate headquarters in Baton Rouge within days of the drawing in which the prize was won for verification and any prize payment.
The Lottery recommends that before coming to claim a jackpot prize, winners get financial advice so they fully understand the tax or other legal implications involved. Under the Lottery's statute, all prize payment records are open records, meaning that the public has a right to request the information. Depending upon the amount won and public or media interest in the win, winners may NOT be able to remain anonymous.
The statute also allows the Lottery to use winners' names and city of residence for publicity purposes such as news releases. The Lottery's regular practice is not to use winner information in paid advertising or product promotion without the winner's willingness to participate.
When a prize is claimed it becomes the property of that individual, even if the prize is paid out as an annuity. Hence, all winnings become a part of the estate of the deceased. Power Play prizes are not shown. Tickets must be validated at a retailer or Lottery office for prize payment. How Multidraw Works Save time with multidraw by playing your numbers for multiple drawings.
How the Jackpot Works Read about changes to starting jackpots and jackpot increases beginning after the April 8, drawing. Ways to Play Paper Playslip. In blue or black ink, fill in your numbers and game options on a paper playslip available in the retailer's Lottery Play Center. You may play up to five sets of numbers on each playslip. Digital Playslip. Select and save your numbers and game options on the Louisiana Lottery Official Mobile App and show the resulting code at checkout for your ticket to print.
Ask the Retailer. If you want a Quick Pick, tell the clerk. You can play up to 10 Quick Picks on one ticket. Play like a pro. 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. Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at p. To find out where to watch the drawings, click here. The multiplier number is randomly selected just before each drawing.
Use the slider to see the height of your dream jackpot. Players Insights. Did you know your odds of winning a prize are the same in every Powerball drawing? You have a 1 in You still have a 1 in Jackpot winners can either select their prize as an annuity or a lump-sum payment. The 30 payments added up equal the value of the annuity.
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