ComparetheLotto.com is excited to bring news that Powerball will move to three draws a week

OLIVER L. Author

Last Updated: May 20th, 2021

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After working in the gambling industry for over a decade, Oliver spotted an opportunity to setup a resource for lottery bettors. CompareTheLotto.com was founded in 2014 and launched a UK site firstly with a South African following shortly after and USA being launched in 2020.

Note: *The following article is purely for fun. It is based on individual opinions and does not constitute advice. The drawing of lottery numbers is entirely random. Please always gamble responsibly. #Ad. Find out more on our How Our Site Works page.

We have some exciting news to report... CompareTheLotto is delighted to share the announcement that the Powerball draw is increasing to three nights a week.

The organisers are adding a Monday night draw to its traditional Wednesday and Saturday night slot - offering up more opportunities than ever to play one of the most popular lotto games in the world.

The first Monday draw for Powerball will be drawn on August 23rd, 2021. Ticket sales for the first Monday drawing will begin on August 22nd. Regular players need not panic - the rules remain the same. Remember, tickets cost $2

It got us thinking, what are some interesting facts about the Powerball lotto you may not know - here's a breakdown of one of the most popular lotto games on the planet.

• April 22nd, 1992 - the date Powerball made its first draw. That same month, Disneyland Paris opened!
• On January 13th, 2016, the biggest Powerball jackpot ever was shared between three players - a whopping $1.6billion!
• If you land a life-changing amount, you get the chance to choose how you want your winnings. Whether it's a lump sum or 30 annual payouts - the choice is yours!
• Since its inception, Indiana is the state with the most Powerball winners - they have over 10% of the total winners, with 39 at the last count.
• To win the jackpot, you need to climb the Everest of odds. The chances of landing the main five numbers and matching the Powerball is around one in 292 million.
• The Powerball was originally named Lotto America in 1988 - that lasted for four years before its name change in 1992.

Feeling lucky? You can try your luck in the US Powerball online in the following states:

• Illinois
• Pennsylvania
• Georgia
• North Carolina
• Michigan
• Virginia
• Kentucky
• New Hampshire
• Washington, DC
• Ohio
• New Jersey
• Colorado
• Minnesota
• Oregon
• Arkansas

Good luck and please always play responsibly