description Powerball Overview
Powerball is a multi-jurisdiction lottery game in the United States, introduced in 1992 and administered through participating state and territorial lottery systems. Players select numbers from separate pools, including a set of white balls and one red Powerball, with the jackpot awarded for matching the required combination. On January 13, 2016, three tickets shared an annuity jackpot of about $1.586 billion; the game is offered in 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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How does Powerball work?
Powerball uses separate pools of numbers: white balls and one red Powerball. Players must match the required combination to win the jackpot.
When was Powerball introduced?
Powerball was introduced in the United States in 1992. It is administered through participating state and territorial lottery systems.
What makes the Powerball different from the white numbers?
The red Powerball comes from its own separate pool rather than the white-ball pool. That separate red number is a required part of the jackpot combination.
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