Powerball
Multi-state jackpot game. 5 numbers from 1-69 + Powerball from 1-26.
Recommendation
SKIP
📐 Expected Value Analysis
Current Jackpot
$180.0M
Lump Sum (est.)
$108.0M
After Tax (est.)
$68.0M
Net EV / Ticket
$-1.50
Progress to +EV$1.30B
13.9% of the way to positive expected value
Federal Tax
37%
State Tax (TX)
0% 🎉
Lump Sum
~60%
Prize Structure & Odds
| Match | Prize | EV Contribution | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5+PB | $180.0M * | $0.23 | ||
| 5 | $1.0M | $0.05 | ||
| 4+PB | $50.0K | $0.03 | ||
| 4 | $100.00 | $0.00 | ||
| 3+PB | $100.00 | $0.01 | ||
| 3 | $7.00 | $0.01 | ||
| 2+PB | $7.00 | $0.01 | ||
| 1+PB | $4.00 | $0.04 | ||
| 0+PB | $4.00 | $0.10 | ||
| Total EV per $2 ticket | $0.50 | |||
| Ticket cost | -$2.00 | |||
| Net EV | $-1.50 | |||
* Jackpot prize shown is advertised amount. EV calculated using lump sum (60%) after federal tax (37%).
📋 Game Details
Pick5 from 1-69 + 1 from 1-26
Ticket Cost$2
Jackpot Odds1 in 292.2M
Draw DaysMon, Wed, Sat
Draw Times10:59 PM ET
Current Jackpot$180.0M
⚠️ Disclaimer: Expected value calculations are estimates based on current jackpot, published odds, and standard tax assumptions (37% federal, 0% state for TX, 60% lump sum factor). Actual results depend on ticket sales, jackpot splits, and individual tax situations. This is math, not a recommendation. Play responsibly.