POWERBALL© is one of America’s best-known draw games, readily available to try your chances throughout West Virginia. Whether you prefer playing from your computer, smartphone, or at local retailers, POWERBALL© offers straightforward ways to play.
Now available to purchase online through the West Virginia Lottery’s iPLAY platform, this guide breaks down how to get involved so you can secure your ticket before the next POWERBALL draw.
POWERBALL© basics
POWERBALL© operates as a multi-state draw game across 48 Lottery jurisdictions. Each ticket provides a chance at nine possible prize tiers, including a jackpot starting at $20 million that grows until someone matches all six numbers.
To play, you’ll need to pick five main numbers from one to 69 and one POWERBALL© number between one and 26. The more numbers you match, the higher the potential prize tier.
Draws happen three times weekly, every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 11:00 PM ET.
Selecting your numbers
When picking your numbers, there are two ways you can play:
- Manual selection – Pick five unique numbers from the main pool (1–69) and one POWERBALL© number from the separate pool (1–26).
- Quick Pick – Allow the terminal or online platform to randomly select your numbers for you.
You can also enter multiple draws at one time, ensuring your chosen numbers are automatically included in upcoming games.
The Power Play® option
For an extra cost, you can add the Power Play® feature to your ticket. This has the potential to multiply non-jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or sometimes 10x (when available). While it doesn’t affect the jackpot, it can boost smaller prize tiers.
Where to play
- At retail locations
Visit any licensed West Virginia Lottery retailer where you’ll find play slips at the counter. Simply mark your chosen numbers or ask for a Quick Pick, select how many draws you’d like to enter, and hand it to the clerk. Once printed, store your ticket somewhere safe. Remember to sign the back of your ticket for extra security.
Tickets can typically be purchased minutes before the 11:00 PM ET draw time on game nights.
- Online
To play POWERBALL© online in West Virginia, head to the official Lottery website or use the licensed mobile app. Here’s how:
- Set up an account – Register with the West Virginia Lottery by providing your information and age verification. You have to be within the state to play.
- Add funds – Select from various secure payment methods.
- Select your numbers – Manually or using Quick Pick.
- Add Power Play® – Include this optional add-on for the chance to multiply non-jackpot prizes.
- Finalize your ticket – Submit and receive a digital version of your ticket safely stored in your account.
You’ll get automatic result notifications and easy tracking of purchases and winnings online.
Finding out if you’ve won
After each draw, results appear on the West Virginia Lottery’s website and app. If you’ve played online, you’ll get a direct notification if your numbers match any winning combinations.
Prizes below certain thresholds are automatically credited to your account. Larger prizes might require additional verification, with clear instructions provided for claiming them. For the jackpot, you’ll need to travel to the West Virginia Lottery headquarters.
Playing responsibly
Every POWERBALL© ticket supports important programs across West Virginia, from education and senior services to tourism and infrastructure. However, responsible play remains essential.
Take advantage of the Lottery’s responsible gaming tools, including deposit limits, time-based reminders, and self-exclusion options.