These lotteries were very sophisticated for the time period and even incorporated instant winners.
Previously, players would spend $1 on a ticket and another $1 for an "Xtra" chance to win a prize multiplied by 2X, 3X, 4X or 5X.
Now the prize seriously climbs as do the odds for hitting four numbers plus the Powerball.
Choose five numbers 1 to 69 and a single quantity 1 to 26 to be your Powerball.