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How many numbers must I correctly match to start winning prizes?

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You can win $4 or more just by matching the red Powerball number. Note that one or two white balls matched is no prize.

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How many numbers do I pick?

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You choose five white ball numbers between 1-69 and one red Powerball number between 1-26.

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How much tax will be deducted from the jackpot if you're an international player?

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A flat rate of 30% will be taken from your jackpot prize. You may also be subject to taxes in your home country as well.

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Power bal $2.00 quick pick. How many numbers do I need to win anything??

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To win the jackpot, your ticket needs to match all five drawn white balls plus the red Powerball number. If you match all five white balls, then you win the $1 million second place prize. If you match four numbers plus the Powerball, you win the third place prize of $50,000.

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What percent is taken out for cash payout?

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If you win $5,000 or more, 24% will be taken from your prize in addition to state taxes. If you win more than $500,000, you will be taxed at 37%. First a 24% tax is withheld from your prize, and then you will have to pay the additional 13% at tax time.

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