Powerball Winning Numbers & Analysis

How Powerball works

Powerball is a multi-state lottery game available in 45 states plus Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Players choose 5 white ball numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26. Draws take place three times a week.

• Numbers to pick: 5 white balls from 1–69 plus 1 Powerball from 1–26
• Draw days: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 PM ET
• Ticket price: $2.00 per line (base; Power Play add-on is $1.00 extra per line)
• Jackpot odds: 1 in 292,201,338 — from C(69,5) × 26 = 292,201,338 total combinations
• Prize tiers: 9 prize levels. Amounts vary with jackpot size; always verify at powerball.com before play.
• Double Play: Optional add-on drawn the same night in participating states. Shown separately on this page when data is available.

How to read frequency and recency on this page

Frequency counts how many times each number appeared in the selected draw window. Recency measures how many draws have passed since a number last appeared. A number that is "quiet" has a high recency score; it has not appeared recently. Neither metric predicts future draws.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I use this Powerball analysis page?

Start at the top with the latest draw numbers and the best play profiles. Review the frequency overview to see which numbers appeared most often in the selected window. Use the Tables section to change the draw window range. Then follow the links to the advanced tools for deeper pattern modeling, skip-and-hit analysis, and AI-driven exploration. Treat all outputs as historical context, not a prediction of future draws.

How many numbers do you pick for Powerball?

Pick 5 white ball numbers from 1 to 69, plus one Powerball number from 1 to 26. You win the jackpot by matching all 5 white balls and the Powerball.

What are the Powerball draw days and times?

Powerball is drawn Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 PM ET. Ticket sales typically close approximately 59 minutes before each draw; check your state for exact cutoff times.

How much does a Powerball ticket cost?

$2.00 per line. The Power Play add-on costs an extra $1.00 per line and can multiply non-jackpot prizes. Verify current pricing at powerball.com before purchase.

Do frequency and recency tools predict the next Powerball draw?

No. Frequency and recency tools summarize historical draw behavior so you can structure your number selection with clearer context. Each draw is an independent random event.

What is Powerball Double Play?

Double Play is an optional add-on that enters your Powerball numbers into a second drawing held the same night. Available in participating states; additional cost applies.

What are the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot?

The jackpot odds are 1 in 292,201,338. This is calculated from the total combinations of 5 from 69 white balls multiplied by 26 Powerball values: C(69,5) x 26 = 292,201,338.

Why include anti-crowd logic for Powerball?

When jackpots are shared, avoiding common crowd patterns can reduce split-risk if you do win. This is most relevant when jackpot attention is unusually high and ticket volume increases sharply.