The biggest jackpot didn't produce the biggest single winner You probably remember the Powerball jackpot in January that made it to $1.6 billion. That prize ended up being split between three winning tickets -- as often happens with large prizes. Beginning with the April 8, 2020 drawing all Powerball jackpot rolls will increase based on sales, instead of a $10 million minimum increase. Starting jackpots will also be determined based on sales. Starting jackpots and minimum rolling amounts will be determined by the Powerball Product Group based on Powerball ticket sales and current interest rates prior to each drawing. To play Powerball, you must select five numbers from a pool between 1 and 69 and one Powerball between 1 and 26. The Powerball you select can be the same as one of the five main numbers. If you mark your playslip with more numbers than this, or you mark the ‘void’ box on your playslip, it will be deemed invalid and will not produce a ticket. It is also your responsibility to check the accuracy of your entry. The selling lottery and its agents will not accept liability for any losses that occur due to errors you make when you fill out your playslip.