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Since tickets cost $2, the prize pool has to be at least ($2 x 175 million = ) $350 million before buying a Powerball ticket is what gamblers call a positive-expectation play â a bet that, statistically, will pay more than $1 for each $1 played.
Here's what you need to know if you play the Powerball or Mega Millions: What is a winning ticket worth? The Powerball jackpot is currently worth $570 million for Saturday's drawing, payable in 30 annual installments, with a one-time cash option of $358.5 million before taxes.