Powerball has two optional add-ons, each costing $1 more per play. Power Play multiplies any non-jackpot prize by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X or 10X. Double Play, sold only in some states, enters your numbers into a second drawing with a $10 million top prize. Here's how each one works and what it pays.
What Power Play is
Power Play is a multiplier drawn at every Powerball drawing. If you added it to your play, any prize you win below the jackpot is multiplied by the number drawn that night. It costs $1 extra per play, so a play with Power Play is $3. In Idaho, Montana and Puerto Rico it's always included, so every play there costs $3.
It doesn't change your odds of matching numbers: it changes how much a winning play pays. And it never applies to the jackpot. Power Play has been part of Powerball since 2001.
The multipliers and their odds
The multiplier is drawn at random. When the advertised jackpot is $150 million or less, a 10X is added to the mix:
| Multiplier | Odds with 10X in play | Odds without 10X |
|---|---|---|
| 2X | 24 in 43 | 24 in 42 |
| 3X | 13 in 43 | 13 in 42 |
| 4X | 3 in 43 | 3 in 42 |
| 5X | 2 in 43 | 2 in 42 |
| 10X | 1 in 43 | Not in play |
In other words, the most likely result is a 2X, a bit more than half the time; the 10X comes up about once in every 43 drawings in which it's available.
What Power Play pays
Every set prize is multiplied, with one exception: Match 5 pays $2 million with Power Play, whatever multiplier is drawn.
| Match | Base | 2X | 3X | 4X | 5X | 10X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | $1,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
| 4 + Powerball | $50,000 | $100,000 | $150,000 | $200,000 | $250,000 | $500,000 |
| 4 | $100 | $200 | $300 | $400 | $500 | $1,000 |
| 3 + Powerball | $100 | $200 | $300 | $400 | $500 | $1,000 |
| 3 | $7 | $14 | $21 | $28 | $35 | $70 |
| 2 + Powerball | $7 | $14 | $21 | $28 | $35 | $70 |
| 1 + Powerball | $4 | $8 | $12 | $16 | $20 | $40 |
| Powerball only | $4 | $8 | $12 | $16 | $20 | $40 |
Power Play isn't sold in California, where all lottery prizes are pari-mutuel by law.
Is Power Play worth it?
It depends on what you play for. Power Play adds 50% to the cost of a play and does nothing for the jackpot, but it at least doubles every other prize, and turns the rare Match 5 into $2 million. If you're mainly after the jackpot, it doesn't help; if you'd like the smaller prizes to be worth more, it does.
Either way, decide on a budget first and add Power Play within it, rather than on top of it. More on that in our tips for playing Powerball.
What Double Play is
Double Play gives your numbers a second chance. For $1 more per play, the same five white balls and Powerball are entered into a separate drawing held after the main Powerball drawing, on the same nights. It was introduced in August 2021, along with Monday drawings.
The Double Play drawing has the same odds as Powerball, but its own prizes, all fixed, with a top prize of $10 million in cash. You can win in both drawings with the same play. Power Play doesn't apply to Double Play prizes.
Double Play prizes
| Match | Prize | Odds (1 in…) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 + Powerball | $10,000,000 | 292,201,338 |
| 5 | $500,000 | 11,688,053.52 |
| 4 + Powerball | $50,000 | 913,129.18 |
| 4 | $500 | 36,525.17 |
| 3 + Powerball | $500 | 14,494.11 |
| 3 | $20 | 579.76 |
| 2 + Powerball | $20 | 701.33 |
| 1 + Powerball | $10 | 91.98 |
| Powerball only | $7 | 38.32 |
Where you can play Double Play
Double Play is only sold by some of the lotteries that offer Powerball. As of September 2026, according to powerball.com, those are: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Washington.
The list changes from time to time, so check with your state lottery. Double Play numbers are published on powerball.com and by the lotteries that sell it.
Power Play and Double Play, side by side
| Power Play | Double Play | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $1 per play | $1 per play |
| What it does | Multiplies non-jackpot prizes | Enters your numbers in a second drawing |
| Top prize | $2,000,000 (Match 5) | $10,000,000 (cash) |
| Affects the jackpot | No | No: it has its own top prize |
| Where | Everywhere except California | 30 lotteries (September 2026) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Power Play cost?
$1 per play, on top of the $2 Powerball play. A play with Power Play is $3; in Idaho, Montana and Puerto Rico every play includes it.
Does Power Play multiply the jackpot?
No. Power Play multiplies the eight lower prizes only. Match 5 pays a flat $2 million with Power Play.
When is the 10X multiplier available?
Only when the advertised jackpot is $150 million or less. Then the odds of a 10X are 1 in 43.
What is Powerball Double Play?
An add-on sold in some states for $1 per play. Your numbers go into a second drawing after the main one, with prizes from $7 to a $10 million cash top prize.
Can I play Double Play without Power Play?
Yes. They're separate add-ons: you can choose either, both or neither. A play with both costs $4.
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