POWERBALL© stands as one of America’s most recognized multi-state draw games, available to play through the West Virginia Lottery
With its large jackpots and simple gameplay, this popular game of chance helps fund vital public projects across West Virginia.
With this in mind, let’s explore how the West Virginia Lottery POWERBALL jackpot game works, how to play, and where your money goes when buying a ticket.
How POWERBALL© works
POWERBALL© asks you to pick five numbers from one through 69, plus one POWERBALL© number from a pool of 26. Draws happen three times weekly—Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights.
Jackpots start at $20 million and keep growing until someone wins. Beyond the jackpot, there are eight other possible prize tiers. You can also add Power Play® to your gameplay for another dollar, which has the potential to multiply non-jackpot prizes by a random multiplier.
You’ll get multiple chances to play each week with clear prize levels and straightforward number selection. If you’re not sure what numbers to pick, the Quick Pick number will select them randomly for you.
Playing POWERBALL© in West Virginia
You’ve got two main options to try your chances in West Virginia: grab a ticket from a licensed Lottery retailer or play online through the West Virginia Lottery’s official platform.
– At a retailer
To play in person, pop into any licensed shop or land-based Lottery vending machine. Fill out a play slip with your chosen numbers, or go for Quick Pick and let the machine decide. You can enter multiple draws at once if you’d like.
After picking your numbers, hand over your slip and pay. Once printed, keep your ticket safe and sign the back of it as you’ll need it to claim any prizes.
– Online
If you’d rather play from home, visit West Virginia Lottery’s website or download their official app. Create an account, verify you’re eligible, and deposit some funds. Then, just like at a land-based venue, pick your numbers, choose how many draws to enter, and you’re ready to play from your compatible device.
Playing online means your tickets stay safely stored, and you’ll get alerts about any winning numbers and prizes. You’ll also find helpful features like spending limits or self-exclusion options.
Where your money goes
When you buy a POWERBALL© ticket in West Virginia, some of that cash supports public programs across the state. Like other West Virginia Lottery games, POWERBALL© helps fund:
- Schools – Money flows to school systems, scholarship programs, and colleges throughout West Virginia.
- Senior programs – The Lottery backs initiatives for older residents, like health programs and community senior centers.
- Parks and tourism – Lottery funding helps maintain West Virginia’s beautiful parks and boosts tourism.
- Roads and jobs – Revenue contributes to projects that fix transportation and create jobs.
This means every ticket not only gives you a shot at winning, but also helps fund statewide programs.
Playing responsibly
Like all West Virginia Lottery games, POWERBALL© should be played responsibly. Remember, it’s entirely chance-based, and there is no way to predict or influence results.
The West Virginia Lottery offers tools to help manage your play, including deposit limits, time reminders, and self-exclusion options. These features work especially well online. But, no matter how you play, you’ll be trying your chances while contributing to West Virginia’s future.
From education and senior care to tourism and development, your participation helps fund programs that matter statewide.
For more details or to start playing online, check out the official West Virginia Lottery website.