how to play powerball lottery in a right way?

With a cash option of $224.9, the lottery prize was estimated to be worth $416 million.

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The last time it was won was on November 19 when a Kansas lottery winner won $92.9 million.

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Following a Maine lottery winner of the $1.348 billion jackpot on Friday, the Mega Millions jackpot has risen to $20 million.

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A ticket costs $2, but for an additional $1 you may add the Power Play to boost your chance of winning up to five times the original prize value.

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A 10x Power Play option is available when the prize is less than $150 million.

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Each participant selects one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball and five numbers between 1 and 69 for the white balls.

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However, the lottery machine can also print a quick select ticket with random numbers on it for you.

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On the official website of the lottery, the Powerball drawing is broadcast live every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET.

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