If you’re looking to play POWERBALL® in West Virginia, whether you prefer buying tickets in person or online, you absolutely can. This popular multi-state Lottery game is known for its potential to build large that often climb into hundreds of millions of dollars. So, if you’re eligible, here’s everything you need to know about POWERBALL drawings, games and more in West Virginia.
What’s POWERBALL® all about?
POWERBALL® runs across 45 states, including West Virginia, plus DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. The game’s pretty straightforward – you’ll pick five numbers from one through 69 (the white balls) and one number from one through 26 (the red POWERBALL®). To bag the jackpot, you’ll need to match all six numbers drawn. Don’t worry if you don’t hit the jackpot, though – there are eight other potential prize tiers for partial matches.
Getting your tickets in West Virginia
You can try your chances at POWERBALL© in West Virginia in multiple ways, either in-person by getting your tickets at a local Lottery retailer or online:
In-person gameplay
You’ll find POWERBALL® tickets at Lottery retailers all over West Virginia. Each play costs $2. You can pick your own numbers or go with a Quick Pick if you’d rather leave it to chance. The drawings happen three times weekly – Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 11:00 PM ET, so make sure you buy your tickets before 9:59 PM ET on drawing nights.
Playing online
You can also purchase your tickets through the West Virginia Lottery website or their approved app. You’ll need to set up an account first and prove you’re old enough and actually in West Virginia. After that, buying tickets works just like in-store – pick your numbers or go with Quick Pick. The same 9:59 PM ET deadline applies for online purchases on drawing days.
Boost your potential winnings with POWER PLAY®
For an extra buck per play, you can add POWER PLAY® to your ticket. This has the potential to multiply non-jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or sometimes even 10x (the 10x multiplier only shows up when the jackpot sits at $150 million or less).
Here’s a nice bonus – if you match all five white balls but miss the POWERBALL®, adding POWER PLAY® automatically bumps your prize to $2 million, regardless of which multiplier gets drawn.
Collecting any winnings
If you do match your numbers in the POWERBALL© draw, here’s how to collect any winnings you might receive:
- Head to any West Virginia Lottery retailer if you’ve won $600 or less
- If you’ve won more than $600, you’ll need to visit a West Virginia Lottery office with ID and a completed claim form
A top tip is to sign the back of your ticket right after buying it – this proves it’s yours.
For online players, smaller prizes (up to $600) typically go straight into your account. Bigger wins might require a trip to a Lottery office.
Playing responsibly
Safety is of the utmost importance at the West Virginia Lottery; remember, you must be 18 or older to play, and you should always play within your means. If gambling’s becoming a problem for you or someone you know, help is available at 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Trying your chances at POWERBALL® in West Virginia has never been easier. You’ve got options for buying tickets, and with three weekly drawings, you never have to wait long to try your chances. Just remember to protect your personal details online and practice responsible gaming.
