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Odds of Winning the Lottery
Lottery odds describe how many possible ticket combinations exist. They do not predict which numbers will be drawn. Use the current official tables below to understand the chance of matching each prize tier.
Powerball odds
A Powerball ticket selects 5 main numbers from 69 and 1 Powerball from 26. The overall chance of winning any prize is 1 in 24.87.
| Match | Odds |
|---|---|
| 5 main numbers + Powerball | 1 in 292,201,338.00 |
| 5 main numbers | 1 in 11,688,053.52 |
| 4 main numbers + Powerball | 1 in 913,129.18 |
| 4 main numbers | 1 in 36,525.17 |
| 3 main numbers + Powerball | 1 in 14,494.11 |
| 3 main numbers | 1 in 579.76 |
| 2 main numbers + Powerball | 1 in 701.33 |
| 1 main number + Powerball | 1 in 91.98 |
| Powerball only | 1 in 38.32 |
Verify the current Powerball prize chart at Powerball.com.
Mega Millions odds
A Mega Millions ticket selects 5 main numbers from 70 and 1 Mega Ball from 24. The overall chance of winning any prize is 1 in 23.
| Match | Odds |
|---|---|
| 5 main numbers + Mega Ball | 1 in 290,472,336 |
| 5 main numbers | 1 in 12,629,232 |
| 4 main numbers + Mega Ball | 1 in 893,761 |
| 4 main numbers | 1 in 38,859 |
| 3 main numbers + Mega Ball | 1 in 13,965 |
| 3 main numbers | 1 in 607 |
| 2 main numbers + Mega Ball | 1 in 665 |
| 1 main number + Mega Ball | 1 in 86 |
| Mega Ball only | 1 in 35 |
Verify the current Mega Millions rules and odds at MegaMillions.com.
Calculate another lottery matrix
Use the calculator below for another pick-style lottery. Enter the size of each number pool and how many numbers are drawn. Prize rules can differ even when two games use the same matrix.
Responsible-play note: Every valid combination has the same draw probability. Statistical analysis can organize information, but it cannot guarantee a winning ticket.