Powerball Odds and Prizes: How It Works
Powerball is a US lottery with a 1 in 292,201,338 jackpot chance. See all nine prize tiers, the counting behind the odds and what a $2 play returns.
Lottery
Latest results and plain explanations for lotteries around the world. Each lottery has its own page with the newest draw, the odds worked out from the numbers, and guides on how the game works. We publish results and explain the maths. We do not sell tickets, and you must be of legal age to play wherever you live.
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Irish Lotto
Irish Lotto is the National Lottery's twice-weekly draw. Players pick six numbers from 1 to 47, and a bonus number is drawn as well. This page shows the latest result, how the game works and what the odds really are.
South Africa Lotto
South Africa Lotto is a six-number draw in the national lottery. Players pick six numbers from 1 to 52, and a bonus ball is drawn too. This page shows the latest result, how the game works and the odds, worked out from the numbers.
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Odds on these pages are our own calculations from the rules, and we show how they are worked out, so you can check them.
A lottery draw is random, so past results do not change the chance of any future draw. The facts shown for each draw, such as the sum of the numbers or how many were odd, describe what happened. They do not predict what comes next. If lottery play is costing more than you planned, our responsible play page lists free help.