how much do powerball tickets cost

A standard Powerball ticket costs $2 per play , and adding the Power Play option is an extra $1 per play , making it $3 total if you choose Power Play in most participating states.

Basic ticket price

• A regular Powerball ticket (one set of numbers for a single drawing) is $2 in all participating U.S. jurisdictions.

• This base price has been in place since 2012, when the cost was increased from $1 to $2 per play.

Power Play and other options

• The Power Play add‑on, which multiplies non‑jackpot prizes, costs an additional $1 per play , so one play with Power Play is $3 in most states.

• Some states structure it slightly differently (for example, bundling Power Play so the minimum price per play is $3), but the underlying breakdown is still $2 base + $1 Power Play equivalent.

State-by-state notes

• State lottery sites such as the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery list Powerball at $2 per play , confirming the standard national price.

• Individual state lotteries may offer advance multi‑draw purchases or local promos, but these do not change the basic per‑play ticket price of $2 (or $3 with Power Play).