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Est. Annuitized Jackpot Now

$88 Million

Powerball® Winning Numbers (5/18/2024)
19 36 37 42 59 19 x2

Double Play® Winning Numbers (5/18/2024)
15 17 28 36 60 9

How to play Powerball®

Powerball® is a multi-state jackpot game. Drawings are held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 10:59 p.m. During the drawing, six numbers are drawn: five white ball numbers and the red Powerball® number. Matching all six numbers wins the jackpot. There are eight other ways to match and win prizes up to $1 million. Each play costs $2. For an additional $1, players can purchase PowerPlay® to multiply all non-jackpot prizes, excluding the Match 5 + 0 prize, by 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, or other promotional number selected.

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For an extra $1, your Powerball® numbers get an additional chance to win up to $10,000,000! A Double Play® drawing will be held after each scheduled Powerball® drawing and offers an additional chance to match an additional set of numbers drawn. PowerPlay® does not apply to Double Play®.

1 Pick your numbers

Select five different numbers (white balls) from 1 to 69 in the left play area and select one “POWERBALL®” (red ball) number from 1 to 26 in the right play area of the play slip. Use one panel (PLAY A - PLAY E) for each desired play. Each play costs $2.

2 Quick Pick

If you prefer having any or all of your numbers selected at random by the terminal, mark the “QUICK PICK” box for each play. All plays and play options selected on the play slip will be valid for the specified draw only.

3 PowerPlay®

Marking the ”POWERPLAY® OPTION” increases the cost of each play to $3. If you purchase “PowerPlay®” and win a prize, your prize, excluding the jackpot and Match 5 + 0 prize, will automatically be multiplied by the PowerPlay® number of 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, or other promotional number. Purchase PowerPlay® and match 5 white balls to win $2 MILLION. When the estimated jackpot is $150 MILLION or less, a “x10” PowerPlay® multiplier will be available. All non-jackpot prizes, including the match five white balls prize, may be reduced if claims exceed the available prize fund.

4 Double Play®

Choosing DOUBLE PLAY® adds $1 per play. The DOUBLE PLAY® drawing will be held after the scheduled POWERBALL® drawing and offers an additional chance to match an additional set of numbers drawn to win up to $10,000,000.

5 Multi-draws

Play up to 30 consecutive draws by marking the appropriate box under “MULTI-DRAW OPTION.” Each consecutive draw will cost $2 or $3 per draw with the PowerPlay® option. NOTE: Multi-draw selections will be consecutive from the draw date requested.

6 Sign the Back of the Ticket

Upon purchase, SIGN the ticket back and SECURE your ticket. Check your selections to make sure they are correct. Player is solely responsible for verifying all selections on the ticket. PRINTED POWERBALL® TICKETS CANNOT BE CANCELED.

Powerball - South Carolina Education Lottery (25) DO NOT ERASE. If you make an error, mark the "VOID PLAY" box over the selected play.


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Winning Numbers for the Most Recent Drawings

(Click on the draw results to see the number of winners for each prize level.)

5/18/2024

Powerball® Numbers:

19 - 36 - 37 - 42 - 59

Powerball®:19

PowerPlay®:2

Double Play® Numbers:

15 - 17 - 28 - 36 - 60

Powerball®:9

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Match Powerball® Winners Without PowerPlay® Powerball® Winners with PowerPlay® (x2) Double Play® Winners Total Winners
Jackpot(Match 5 + Powerball®) 0 -- 0 0
Match 5 0 0 0 0
Match 4 + Powerball® 1 0 0 1
Match 4 4 2 0 6
Match 3 + Powerball® 7 7 4 18
Match 3 180 166 104 450
Match 2 + Powerball® 167 148 79 394
Match 1 + Powerball® 1,375 1,150 790 3,315
Match Powerball® Only 3,313 2,735 1,663 7,711
Total Winning Tickets 5,047 4,208 2,640 11,895

This table represents May 18, 2024, South Carolina winners ONLY

5/15/2024

Powerball® Numbers:

19 - 42 - 45 - 55 - 69

Powerball®:6

PowerPlay®:2

Double Play® Numbers:

8 - 9 - 29 - 57 - 65

Powerball®:10

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Match Powerball® Winners Without PowerPlay® Powerball® Winners with PowerPlay® (x2) Double Play® Winners Total Winners
Jackpot(Match 5 + Powerball®) 0 -- 0 0
Match 5 0 0 0 0
Match 4 + Powerball® 0 0 0 0
Match 4 2 1 0 3
Match 3 + Powerball® 7 8 5 20
Match 3 141 119 90 350
Match 2 + Powerball® 106 111 77 294
Match 1 + Powerball® 908 815 591 2,314
Match Powerball® Only 2,054 2,027 1,281 5,362
Total Winning Tickets 3,218 3,081 2,044 8,343

This table represents May 15, 2024, South Carolina winners ONLY

5/13/2024

Powerball® Numbers:

5 - 14 - 29 - 38 - 66

Powerball®:1

PowerPlay®:2

Double Play® Numbers:

6 - 14 - 21 - 58 - 69

Powerball®:16

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Match Powerball® Winners Without PowerPlay® Powerball® Winners with PowerPlay® (x2) Double Play® Winners Total Winners
Jackpot(Match 5 + Powerball®) 0 -- 0 0
Match 5 0 0 0 0
Match 4 + Powerball® 0 0 0 0
Match 4 1 1 1 3
Match 3 + Powerball® 4 3 4 11
Match 3 112 129 71 312
Match 2 + Powerball® 88 85 39 212
Match 1 + Powerball® 670 631 429 1,730
Match Powerball® Only 1,555 1,481 1,063 4,099
Total Winning Tickets 2,430 2,330 1,607 6,367

This table represents May 13, 2024, South Carolina winners ONLY

5/11/2024

Powerball® Numbers:

3 - 6 - 39 - 49 - 67

Powerball®:21

PowerPlay®:2

Double Play® Numbers:

21 - 24 - 32 - 39 - 55

Powerball®:16

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Match Powerball® Winners Without PowerPlay® Powerball® Winners with PowerPlay® (x2) Double Play® Winners Total Winners
Jackpot(Match 5 + Powerball®) 0 -- 0 0
Match 5 0 0 0 0
Match 4 + Powerball® 0 0 0 0
Match 4 3 6 2 11
Match 3 + Powerball® 8 8 6 22
Match 3 211 148 110 469
Match 2 + Powerball® 138 142 91 371
Match 1 + Powerball® 1,295 1,141 581 3,017
Match Powerball® Only 2,927 2,614 1,472 7,013
Total Winning Tickets 4,582 4,059 2,262 10,903

This table represents May 11, 2024, South Carolina winners ONLY

5/8/2024

Powerball® Numbers:

7 - 41 - 43 - 44 - 51

Powerball®:5

PowerPlay®:2

Double Play® Numbers:

10 - 22 - 43 - 55 - 57

Powerball®:2

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Match Powerball® Winners Without PowerPlay® Powerball® Winners with PowerPlay® (x2) Double Play® Winners Total Winners
Jackpot(Match 5 + Powerball®) 0 -- 0 0
Match 5 0 0 0 0
Match 4 + Powerball® 0 0 0 0
Match 4 0 3 2 5
Match 3 + Powerball® 7 4 4 15
Match 3 165 119 73 357
Match 2 + Powerball® 117 112 58 287
Match 1 + Powerball® 961 890 477 2,328
Match Powerball® Only 2,340 2,202 1,150 5,692
Total Winning Tickets 3,590 3,330 1,764 8,684

This table represents May 8, 2024, South Carolina winners ONLY

Powerball® and Double Play® Overall Odds

Overall Powerball® and Double Play® game odds are 1 in 24.9.

Powerball® and Double Play® Odds By Prize Level

Match Odds* Powerball® Prize** Double Play® Prize
Match 5 + Powerball® 1 in 292,201,338 Jackpot*** $10,000,000***
Match 5 1 in 11,688,054 $1,000,000 $500,000
Match 4 + Powerball® 1 in 913,129 $50,000 $50,000
Match 4 1 in 36,525 $100 $500
Match 3 + Powerball® 1 in 14,494 $100 $500
Match 3 1 in 580 $7 $20
Match 2 + Powerball® 1 in 701 $7 $20
Match 1 + Powerball® 1 in 92 $4 $10
Powerball® Only 1 in 38 $4 $7

*Game odds shown above are rounded to the nearest whole number. The odds of matching numbers with Powerball® and Double Play® are the same, but prize amounts differ.

**If you win a non-jackpot prize, the purchase of PowerPlay® multiplies your prize by 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 or other promotional number, except the PowerPlay® Match 5 + 0 prize which will remain at $2 million regardless of multiplier. PowerPlay® multiplier odds may vary. See in-store information or sceducationlottery.com for additional details.

***The advertised estimated Jackpot Prize for Powerball® is based upon 30 annual installments, not a lump sum payment. A Powerball® winner may elect a “Cash” or an “Annuity” option after a claim is filed. The $10,000,000 Jackpot Prize for Double Play® is a “Cash” option only. If there is more than one winning jackpot play, the jackpot amount will be divided equally based upon the number of winning plays from all participating lotteries. For any draw, all prizes may be reduced as provided in the game rules.


PowerPlay® (Multiplier) Prizes

Prizes with PowerPlay® (Multiplier) x2 x3 x4 x5 x10

Match 5 + Powerball®

Jackpot ----- ----- ----- ----- -----

Match 5

$1 Million $2 Million $2 Million $2 Million $2 Million $2 Million

Match 4 + Powerball®

$50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 $250,000 $500,000

Match 4

$100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $1,000

Match 3 + Powerball®

$100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $1,000

Match 3

$7 $14 $21 $28 $35 $70

Match 2 + Powerball®

$7 $14 $21 $28 $35 $70

Match 1 + Powerball®

$4 $8 $12 $16 $20 $40

Powerball® Only

$4 $8 $12 $16 $20 $40

PowerPlay® (Multiplier) Odds

PowerPlay® (Multiplier) Odds Multiplier x2 Multiplier x3 Multiplier x4 Multiplier x5 Multiplier x10

Odds when x10 is NOT available**

1 in 1.75 1 in 3.23 1 in 14 1 in 21 -----

Odds when x10 is available**

1 in 1.79 1 in 3.31 1 in 14.33 1 in 21.5 1 in 43

**When the estimated jackpot is $150 MILLION or less, a "x10" PowerPlay® multiplier will be available. The "x10" multiplier disappears when jackpots exceed $150 million.

The Match 5 + 0 prize, for players selecting the PowerPlay® option, shall be $2 million unless a higher limited promotional dollar amount is announced. Multiplier features may be modified for special promotions from time to time.

Prior to each drawing, Powerball® sales will be temporarily suspended to allow for the drawing. Powerball® sales are suspended at 9:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Powerball® ticket sales CANNOT be canceled.

A player MUST be at least 18 years of age to purchase a ticket.

For more information on odds, drawings, winning numbers and remaining or unclaimed prizes, ask your lottery retailer, visit our website at www.sceducationlottery.com or call toll‑free 1-866-736-9819 during regular business hours. (Except Certain State Holidays)

Tickets, transactions, and winners are subject to SCEL rules and state law. SCEL shall not be responsible for lost, stolen, or mutilated tickets. For current or past winning numbers call (803) 734-IWON (4966) or check under the specific game on our website.

Gambling may be addictive. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call toll-free 1-877-452-5155 or visit the Play Responsibly South Carolina website at www.PlayResponsiblySC.com. Have Fun. Play Smart. Play Responsibly.

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FAQs

How to win the Powerball lottery mathematically? ›

There is only one known way to ensure winning the jackpot. That is to buy at least one lottery ticket for every possible number combination. For example, one has to buy 13,983,816 different tickets to ensure to win the jackpot in a 6/49 game.

What are some strategies for picking Powerball numbers? ›

  • Mix Even & Odd Numbers. ...
  • Split Between Low & High Numbers. ...
  • Add Up Those Numbers. ...
  • Buy More Than One Ticket. ...
  • Don't Group Your Numbers Together. ...
  • Don't Repeat Winning Numbers. ...
  • Try Doing The Easy Pick Yourself.

How many numbers do you need to win a prize in Powerball? ›

How many Powerball numbers do you need to win a prize? You only need to match one number in Powerball to win a prize.

How do I check my SC Powerball ticket? ›

Just click the "Ticket Checker" icon and enable the app to use your device's camera. Then, scan the barcode on the front of your lottery ticket to find out if you're a winner and for how much.

Is there a secret to winning the Powerball? ›

To better your chances of winning any lottery, you have to buy more tickets, he said. The more tickets, the more chances of choosing the right combination of numbers. But Kapoor is cautious about describing that as improving your odds.

What is the formula for predicting the lottery? ›

There is no mathematical formula or method that can accurately predict the winning numbers in a lottery. Lotteries are typically designed to be random and based on chance, making it impossible to predict the outcome with certainty. Each number in a lottery draw is usually drawn independently and randomly.

Who won the lottery 14 times? ›

In the 1990s, Romanian-Australian economist Stefan Mandel and his small team entered the lottery and won. Over and over and over again. The feat, of course, wasn't achieved through having a really lucky set of numbers.

What are the 5 most winning lottery numbers? ›

The five most frequent numbers are 17, 31, 10, 46, and 20 — all five have been drawn at least once since the last Mega Millions jackpot was won in December. As for the Mega Ball, only six numbers have been drawn more than 100 times: 1, 3, 9, 10, 15, and 7.

What are the 9 ways to win Powerball? ›

The possible winning tickets and their cash prizes are as follows:
  • Match all 5 white numbers only — $1 million.
  • Match 4 out of 5 white numbers + Powerball — $50,000.
  • Match 4 white numbers only — $100.
  • Match 3 white numbers + Powerball — $100.
  • Match 3 white numbers only — $7.
  • Match 2 white numbers + Powerball — $7.

What if I have three Powerball numbers? ›

3 numbers - $7 again.

What happens if you get two numbers without the Powerball? ›

Yes, you can win money if you have 2 numbers in Powerball. Here is a breakdown of the prizes you can win based on the number of matching numbers [2]: Match 2 + Powerball: If you match two numbers and the Powerball, you win $7. Match 2: If you match two numbers without the Powerball, there is no prize.

What combinations win in Powerball? ›

The Powerball jackpot is won by matching five white balls, in any order, plus the one red Powerball number. You can win seven additional ways by matching fewer numbers (see Prizes & Odds chart for details).

How do I know if my Powerball ticket won anything? ›

Enter your numbers and a date range to see if those numbers have been drawn. Only number combinations that would have won a prize will be shown. Please provide a valid number in each field, 1-69 or 1-26 for the Powerball. Please provide unique numbers in each white field.

How many numbers do you need to win Powerball in SC? ›

In order to win the Powerball jackpot you need to guess all six numbers correctly. However, you can still win some cash with just a few. The jackpot is now at $88 million for Monday's drawing after nobody claimed the prize on Saturday.

What does one number on Powerball get you? ›

Technically you can win Powerball with just one number. If you hit on the Powerball number, you get a prize of $4. If you get one ball correct, you have to also hit the Powerball to win $4. If you hit two balls and the Powerball, you win $7.

Is there a mathematical formula for winning the lottery? ›

If the order of the lottery number doesn't make a difference, then each lottery number is called a combination of numbers, and we calculate the probability of winning the lottery using the following formula: a n C r , where nCr is the number of combinations possible of the lottery number, and. r ! ( n − r ) ! .

Is there a way to mathematically win the lottery? ›

Two mathematicians, David Cushing and David Stewart of the University of Manchester, determined earlier this year that all you need to do to guarantee a win playing Lotto over there is to buy 27 specific tickets – this despite there being 45,057,474 possible winning number combinations.

Is there an algorithm to win the lottery? ›

Is there a reliable algorithm for selecting winning lottery numbers? While some individuals believe that certain algorithms can give them a slight advantage in picking lottery numbers, there is no foolproof method or algorithm that can guarantee a lottery win [1].

What are the 5 most common Powerball numbers? ›

According to USA Mega, which collects data since October 2015, the five most popular numbers are 61, 32, 21, 63, and 36. The most popular Powerball number is 18. Here are the least popular numbers for those contrarians in the crowd: 13, 34, 49, 29, and 26. The least popular Powerball number is 15.

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