Powerball Calculators, Odds & Rules
Every Powerball tool in one place — winnings and tax estimates, cash vs annuity comparison, odds by prize tier, and a random number generator — built on the verified game rules below, each with a recorded verification date.
Powerball Calculator
Estimate federal and state taxes and take-home winnings for any Powerball jackpot, using 2026 rates.
Powerball Tax Calculator
Tax-focused estimate: jackpot, cash value, state, tax year, and filing status — with withholding shown separately.
Powerball Payout Calculator
Cash option vs the official 30 graduated annuity payments over 29 years, compared side by side with estimated taxes.
Powerball Odds Calculator
Every prize tier from the verified rules: 1 in 292,201,338 jackpot odds, 1 in 24.87 for any prize.
Powerball Number Generator
Random Powerball picks — 5 white balls from 1–69 plus a Powerball from 1–26 — generated privately in your browser.
How Powerball works
- Numbers
- 5 white balls from 1–69 + Powerball from 1–26
- Ticket price
- $2 per play
- Drawings
- Monday, Wednesday, Saturday — 10:59 p.m. ET
- Jackpot odds
- 1 in 292,201,338
- Any-prize odds
- 1 in 24.87
- Payout options
- 30 graduated payments over 29 years, or lump-sum cash
Rules verified 2026-09-28 against the official Powerball rules. Jackpot winners may take the prize as an annuity paid in 30 graduated payments over 29 years, or as a one-time lump-sum cash payment. For the tax side of a win, see how lottery taxes work by state.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Powerball work?
Each $2 play picks 5 white balls from 1–69 and one Powerball from 1–26. Drawings are held Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET. Match all six to win the jackpot; nine prize tiers pay from $4 up to the jackpot.
What are the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot?
1 in 292,201,338 — the number of distinct combinations of 5 numbers from 69 plus one Powerball from 26. The overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 24.87. The Powerball Odds Calculator shows every tier.
How does the Powerball annuity work?
Jackpot winners may take the prize as an annuity paid in 30 graduated payments over 29 years, or as a one-time lump-sum cash payment. The Powerball Payout Calculator compares both with estimated taxes, using the official annuity structure.
How much tax is taken from Powerball winnings?
Winnings are taxed as ordinary income: federal brackets up to 37% plus your state's tax on lottery winnings (California exempts lottery winnings; several states have no income tax). Federal withholding of 24% applies to winnings over $5,000 but is only a prepayment. Use the Powerball Tax Calculator for an estimate.
What is Power Play?
Power Play is an optional add-on ($1 per play) that multiplies non-jackpot prizes by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X. It does not apply to the jackpot, and the 10X multiplier is only available when the advertised jackpot is $150 million or less.
Sources & References
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Powerball official game rules · Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) · Last verified 2026-09-28
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Powerball prize tiers and odds · Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), corroborated by lotteryusa.com and powerball.net · Last verified 2026-09-28
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IRS guidance on withholding for gambling winnings · Internal Revenue Service · Last verified 2026-09-28
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State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 · Tax Foundation · Last verified 2026-09-28
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Powerball Calculator
Estimate Powerball taxes and take-home winnings for any jackpot. Enter the advertised jackpot and cash value for federal and state tax estimates using 2026 rates.
Powerball Number Generator
Generate random Powerball number sets: 5 numbers from 1–69 plus a Powerball from 1–26. Free, private, runs in your browser.
Powerball Odds Calculator
Calculate Powerball odds for every prize tier: 5/69 + 1/26, 1 in 292,201,338 jackpot odds, and your chance with multiple tickets.
Powerball Payout Calculator
Compare Powerball's cash option against its 30 graduated annuity payments. Estimate taxes and take-home for both payout choices side by side.
Powerball Tax Calculator
Estimate federal and state taxes on a Powerball win. Enter the jackpot and cash value, pick your state, tax year, and filing status.
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