How to buy a Powerball ticket is a question that many people have, especially when the jackpot is high. Powerball is a lottery game that is played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The game is coordinated by the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), and drawings are held every Wednesday and Saturday night.
To buy a Powerball ticket, you must be at least 18 years old (19 in Alabama and Nebraska, 21 in Arizona) and physically present in one of the participating jurisdictions. Tickets cost $2.00 each, and you can purchase as many tickets as you want. You can choose your own numbers or use the Quick Pick option to have the computer randomly select your numbers.