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orleans

(36,410 posts) Thu Aug 28, 2025, 12:58 AM Aug 28

what does ithe "powerplay" option in the powerball game mean?

bought a ticket for a friend and added that powerplay option.
i asked the guy who sold it to me and he didn't really know.
and i don't know.
can someone explain it or what it does?

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what does ithe "powerplay" option in the powerball game mean? (Original Post) orleans Aug 28 OP

It allows the chance to multiply some winning amounts by 2, 3, 4, 5 or 10. Tactical Peek Aug 28 #1

It's when the state lottery commission Oeditpus Rex Aug 28 #2

It means you lose more money Captain Zero Aug 28 #3

Tactical Peek

(1,354 posts)

1. It allows the chance to multiply some winning amounts by 2, 3, 4, 5 or 10.

Reply to orleans (Original post)

Thu Aug 28, 2025, 01:30 AM

Aug 28

" For an additional $1 per play, the Power Play feature can multiply non-jackpot prizes by 2, 3, 4, 5 or 10 times! Note: the Match 5 prize with Power Play is always $2 million.

The multiplier number is randomly selected before each drawing.

The 10X multiplier is only in play when the advertised jackpot annuity is $150 million or less. "

https://www.powerball.com/