Powerball
Multi-state jackpot game. 5 numbers from 1-69 + Powerball from 1-26.
Best odds of winning something today
LuckMaker Score™
51
Fair
⚡ LuckMaker Score™
51
Fair
Best odds of winning something today
Score Breakdown
Tax-Neutral EV
11
Win Accessibility
91
Prize Efficiency
65
Jackpot Momentum
28
Current Jackpot
$131.0M
Lump Sum (est.)
$78.6M
After Tax (est.)
$49.5M
Net LuckMaker Score / Ticket
$-1.56
Progress to +EV$1.30B
10.1% of the way to positive expected value
📐 Technical Details — Raw EV Data
Expected Value
$0.44
Net EV / Ticket
$-1.56
Ticket Cost
$2
Breakeven Jackpot
$1.30B
Prize Structure & Odds
| Match | Prize | Odds | Probability | EV Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5+PBJACKPOT | $131.0M | 1 in 292.2M | 0.000000% | $0.17 |
| 5 | $1.0M | 1 in 11.7M | 0.000009% | $0.05 |
| 4+PB | $50.0K | 1 in 913.1K | 0.000110% | $0.03 |
| 4 | $100.00 | 1 in 36.5K | 0.002738% | $0.00 |
| 3+PB | $100.00 | 1 in 14.5K | 0.006899% | $0.01 |
| 3 | $7.00 | 1 in 580 | 0.172485% | $0.01 |
| 2+PB | $7.00 | 1 in 701 | 0.142586% | $0.01 |
| 1+PB | $4.00 | 1 in 92 | 1.087193% | $0.04 |
| 0+PB | $4.00 | 1 in 38 | 2.609603% | $0.10 |
| Total EV per $2 ticket | $0.44 | |||
| Ticket cost | −$2.00 | |||
| Net EV | $-1.56 | |||
5+PBJACKPOT
$131.0MOdds: 1 in 292.2MEV: $0.17
5
$1.0MOdds: 1 in 11.7MEV: $0.05
4+PB
$50.0KOdds: 1 in 913.1KEV: $0.03
4
$100.00Odds: 1 in 36.5KEV: $0.00
3+PB
$100.00Odds: 1 in 14.5KEV: $0.01
3
$7.00Odds: 1 in 580EV: $0.01
2+PB
$7.00Odds: 1 in 701EV: $0.01
1+PB
$4.00Odds: 1 in 92EV: $0.04
0+PB
$4.00Odds: 1 in 38EV: $0.10
Total EV$0.44
Ticket cost−$2.00
Net EV$-1.56
* Jackpot prize shown is advertised amount. EV calculated using lump sum (60%) after federal tax (37%).
🎱 Recent Winning Numbers
Last 10 draws2026-08-29
LATEST
1856626567+18
2026-08-26
1232455058+2
2026-08-24
316333868+2
2026-08-22
1331545765+23
2026-08-19
1021586164+17
2026-08-17
815254965+22
2026-08-15
58272963+13
2026-08-12
426666769+9
2026-08-10
637545564+10
2026-08-08
59355463+7
📋 Game Details
Pick5 from 1-69 + 1 from 1-26
Ticket Cost$2.00
Jackpot Odds1 in 292.2M
Draw DaysMon, Wed, Sat
Draw Times10:59 PM ET
Current Jackpot$131.0M
⚠️ Disclaimer: LuckMaker Score™ is a proprietary rating based on current jackpot, published odds, prize structure, tax assumptions (37% federal, ~60% lump sum factor), and jackpot momentum. State taxes vary — use our Tax Calculator to see your exact take-home. Actual results depend on ticket sales, jackpot splits, and individual tax situations. This is math, not a recommendation. Play responsibly.