Powerball Double Play
Latest draw · Monday, May 18, 2026
How to play Powerball Double Play
- 1 Choose 6 numbers from 1 to 50 — or let the terminal Quick Pick them at random.
- 2 Pick which drawing(s) to enter — Powerball Double Play is drawn on Monday, Wednesday, Saturday. You can usually play several draws in advance.
- 3 Pay for your ticket and keep it safe — you'll need the physical ticket to claim any prize.
- 4 After the draw, check your numbers here or with the prize table. Match enough numbers and you win!
Powerball lottery is a multi-state lottery that costs $2 per play. Players need to select five numbers from 1 to 69 and one number for the red ball, 1 to 26. The jackpot for the lottery starts at $40 million and keeps on rolling until someone wins!
There are nine ways for players to win the prize. The overall odds of winning Powerball is 1 in 24.9.
Power Play
The Power Play feature is a way to multiply your non-jackpot winnings. You need to ask for Power Play with your Powerball ticket purchase for an additional $1 per play. The multiplier is selected randomly before each play. This feature can multiply non-jackpot prizes by 2, 3, 4, 5, or 10 times!
“Remember that 10X multiplier is only in play when the advertised jackpot annuity is $150 million or less. “
Always confirm rules, odds and prizes with the official Virginia lottery — they can change.