A Power Play option is also available, costing $1.00 for the chance to multiply non-jackpot prizes up to 10 times. Players can choose their numbers manually or go for a Quick Pick for the main numbers for the Powerball draw, or for both.
Powerball tickets cost $2.00, with players choosing five numbers between 1 and 69 plus a Powerball number between 1 and 26. Powerball is a world-famous lottery renowned for its long odds and often lucrative jackpots. The California Lottery operates six state-only games, as well as being a founding member of the multi-jurisdictional Powerball and Mega Millions games.
As in many other US states, proceeds from California Lottery games are distributed primarily to educational institutions to improve access to education across California, and for the quality of state-provided education.
The California State Lottery was founded in 1984 following a local referendum, with tickets going on sale in October 1985 and the first draws taking place in 1986.
