Even so, to elect the 1-time, lump-sum cash payment option, the claim should be filed inside 60 days just after the winning draw date.
Nonetheless, the payout is only $four — enough to invest in two additional lottery tickets.
In California, POWERBALL prize amounts are pari-mutuel, will differ based on ticket sales and number of winners and will differ from the fixed prizes shown on the POWERBALL web page.
Players can also purchase various add-on options for improved prizes and extra possibilities to win.
"The odds of matching 4 white balls and the Powerball in a drawing are one particular in 913,129," the release mentioned.
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