Powerball

Game #1662 • LA

Powerball - Louisiana Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$2
Top Prize
$20,000
Top Prizes Left
2
Overall Odds
1 in 4.57
Expected ROI
-33.3%
Expected Value
$1.33
Weeks in Market
12

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$20,000
Current Top Prize
$20,000
Top Prizes Remaining
2

Top prizes are still available! There are 2 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$2,909,994
Current Prize Pool
$1,236,948
Payout Percentage
42.5%
Total Prizes at Launch
449,334
Total Prizes Remaining
202,952

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
2,053,456
Estimated Tickets Remaining
927,490
% Tickets Remaining
45.2%

Should You Play Powerball Right Now?

Powerball is a $2 scratch-off that has been on the market for 12 weeks. The ROI is -33.3%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $1.33 in prize value. There are 2 of the original 8 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -44.7% change since launch. Among the 8 active $2 games in Louisiana, Powerball ranks #6 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Wild Win Doubler! ($1.42 EV) and Cash Grab ($1.41 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one Powerball ($2) ticket, consider buying 2x Quick 7s ($1). This combination delivers $1.41 in expected value compared to $1.33 for the single ticket — a 5.5% improvement. It also gives you a 37.8% chance of winning at least one prize versus 21.9% with the single ticket. Play responsibly — lottery games are for entertainment.

Analysis based on current remaining prizes and our ROI model. Updated May 27, 2026.

Prize Breakdown

Prize Amount Total Prizes Remaining Claimed % Left Original Odds Estimated Odds Change
$20,000 8 2 6 25.0% 1 in 256,682 1 in 463,745 ↓ 45%
$1,000 12 5 7 41.7% 1 in 171,121 1 in 185,498 ↓ 8%
$100 2,924 1,212 1,712 41.5% 1 in 702 1 in 765 ↓ 8%
$50 7,200 3,032 4,168 42.1% 1 in 285 1 in 306 ↓ 7%
$20 20,542 8,703 11,839 42.4% 1 in 100 1 in 107 ↓ 6%
$10 49,279 21,111 28,168 42.8% 1 in 42 1 in 44 ↓ 5%
$5 114,954 50,838 64,116 44.2% 1 in 18 1 in 18 ↓ 2%
$4 49,182 21,845 27,337 44.4% 1 in 42 1 in 42 ↓ 2%
$2 205,233 96,204 109,029 46.9% 1 in 10 1 in 10 ↑ 4%

* Original odds based on total tickets printed. Estimated odds calculated from remaining tickets and prizes. Positive change (↑) means better odds now than at launch.

Historical Trends

This section tracks how Powerball has performed over time. Daily prize claims, top prize depletion events, and overall prize pool changes are computed by comparing consecutive daily snapshots of remaining prizes at each tier.

Additional Information

Last Updated: May 27, 2026

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