Among lotteries, Powerball is king. No other lottery – except for maybe Mega Millions – comes close to the Powerball in terms of sheer, monumental cash payouts, with jackpots routinely skyrocketing past the half a billion dollar mark. When you think about it, that is a ridiculous amount of money for one lottery to be giving away. But how do you actually play the Powerball lottery? And furthermore, how do you play it the right way? This article will walk you through every step of the way, from basic gameplay to more strategic number evaluation.
Learn The Basics
Powerball is a pretty simple game at heart. You select six numbers – five regular numbers and one Powerball number. You pick the five regular numbers from a pool of 69 white balls, and your one Powerball number from a pool of 26 red balls. There are two separate drums for drawing the white and red balls. There are plenty of lower tier prizes to be won when you match a few balls, but the jackpot is really what you are trying for – hit all six balls and you’ve won a minimum of 40 million dollars.
Play Online
Instead of buying physical tickets, which you can lose or damage, it is better to buy your Powerball tickets at LottosOnline.com from your account, that way you are guaranteed a payout when you win, and there is no risk of loss. You would be surprised how many winning lottery tickets go unclaimed. The other added bonus of playing online is that you aren’t restricted by location – Canadians can play, and win, the Powerball online as well.
Pay Attention To Trends
Some numbers are “hotter” than other numbers. That is, some numbers that have not been drawn in a while are said to be “due”, while others that have appeared recently have gone “cold”. You can also look at the draw frequency for each number and choose popular numbers. The best number is a mix of the two: a number that is both popular, but also due, and therefore hot.
Look At Common Combos
Some numbers have a funny way of sticking together. This article lists all the common pairs and triplets, such as 32 and 41 (which have been drawn 33 times together at the Powerball) and 10, 18 and 45 (which have been drawn eight times together). Choosing these common combos could set you up for a big win.
Be Lucky
Finally, there is the element of luck in the game. Cross your fingers, carry your lucky rabbit’s foot, knock on wood, pick a four-leaf clover… do whatever you have to do to boost your luck. Some people choose exclusively “lucky numbers” for their Powerball ticket, numbers that have some personal meaning and positive associations.
Now that you have the basics down pat, you are ready to potentially win some money. Grab a ticket on your LottosOnline account, research the current number trends and do whatever makes you feel lucky. If all goes well, you may be the newest millionaire in town.
