As the Powerball edges toward a new record jackpot ——currently at $1.8 billion, as of the afternoon of Sept. 5 — some new players may be wondering about that Power Play and Double Play options. Is it possible to win even more?
Sadly, you can’t win multiple of the big jackpot. But you can multiple your non-jackpot winnings for an extra buck per play with the Power Play option. And if you choose Double Play (also an extra $1), you get a second chance to win cash prizes with the same numbers in a separate drawing held immediately after the Powerball drawing.
Here’s what to do.
How to play Power Play in Powerball and multiply your cash
When you fill out the Powerball play slip and choose your numbers (or check the Quick Pick option), there are options for add-ons.
If you check the Power Play box and then, in the drawing, you win anything below the jackpot, your winnings will be multiplied:
Power Play costs an extra $1 per play.
What is Double Play for Powerball?
The other option is Double Play, which is also $1.
After the Powerball drawing there will be a Double Play drawing where if you’ve chosen the option, you have the chance to win cash prizes with the same numbers.
What the odds of winning the Powerball?
Frankly, the odds of winning the big jackpot are not great. But someone will win.
Here’s what you’re up against:
How to play responsibly
Lottery games are games of chance played for fun, but some people may have problems with these sorts of games. According to the Florida Lottery:
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: If you miss the Powerball jackpot, Power Play and Double Play can still bring you cash
Reporting by C. A. Bridges, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Florida Times-Union
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