how does the powerball work

Powerball is a lottery game where players select five numbers from 1 to 69 (white balls) and one number called the Powerball from 1 to 26 (red ball). To win the jackpot, a player must match all five white balls in any order plus the Powerball. The game costs $2 per play, and there are drawings three times a week. Players can also add options like Power Play to multiply non-jackpot winnings for an extra $1. The jackpot starts at $20 million and can be taken as an annuity or lump sum. Drawings use two machines, one for white balls and one for the red Powerball, with randomized selection of balls.