POWERBALL© stands out among many of the draw games offered by the West Virginia Lottery. With scheduled draws, hefty jackpots, and multiple ways to win, it’s a popular choice for many players in the state. You can purchase your POWERBALL jackpot tickets at your local Lottery retailer, a Lottery vending machine or through the official online platform.
With this in mind, let’s dive into what makes POWERBALL© such a hit in West Virginia.
Players across the nation boost the pot
POWERBALL© runs in 45 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. This massive reach helps the jackpot grow quickly when nobody wins. Thanks to this widespread play, jackpots start at $20 million and can go up from there.
The game’s visibility and huge prizes make it a favorite if you want to join a major draw game you can play locally or online.
Simple to play, easy to access
Playing POWERBALL© couldn’t be simpler. You just pick five numbers from one to 69 and a POWERBALL© number from one to 26. There are nine ways to win, with prizes ranging from $4 for matching just the POWERBALL© to the full jackpot for matching all six numbers.
Plus, by adding the Power Play option for another dollar, you could multiply any potential winnings.
By playing online, you can save your favorite numbers, set up automatic purchases, and get alerts about draw results straight to your account.
Regular draws give you more chances
POWERBALL© draws happen three times weekly—Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evenings. This regular schedule means you won’t wait long between chances to play.
If you’re a regular player, you could try the multidraw option online. This lets you enter several drawings with one ticket purchase. You can also save your preferred numbers in your account for quicker plays later.
Backed by West Virginia Lottery security
Since POWERBALL© runs through the West Virginia Lottery, you can rest assured that you’re playing safe and regulated gameplay. Ticket purchases, draw results, and prize payouts follow strict protocols, whether you play online or in person in West Virginia.
The Lottery also helps you play responsibly. Online, you can set deposit limits, get session reminders, and use self-exclusion features to manage your play.
Potential to win even without hitting the jackpot
Another reason POWERBALL© remains so popular in West Virginia is down to the multiple prize tiers. Even without matching all six numbers, you could still be in for a chance at winning something:
- Matching five numbers and POWERBALL© gives you the jackpot
- Matching five numbers only means $1 million
- Match four numbers and the POWERBALL© and you could get $50,000
- Matching four numbers could bag you $100
- Matching three numbers and the POWERBALL© gets you $100
- Match three numbers, and you’ll win $7
- Match two numbers and the POWERBALL© for $7
- Match one number and the POWERBALL© for $4
- Matching just the POWERBALL© also gets you $4
Is POWERBALL© worth a try?
POWERBALL© remains one of West Virginia’s favorite draw games thanks to its wide appeal, massive jackpots, consistent schedule, and user-friendliness. You can play your way—online or at retailers, with options like Power Play and multidraw tickets that suit your style.
