Even so the PowerPlay only applies to non-jackpot prizes under $1 million.
As jackpot values rise, lottery fever kicks in and a lot more and a lot more men and women obtain tickets.
Almost all large winners take the cash choice, which for Monday night's drawing was an estimated $384.3 million.
Saturday marked the third time this year that the Powerball jackpot has hit the $400 million mark.
It is only $1 per play and will multiply your prize by two, three, four or 5.
Powerball ticket sales in New Mexico are cut off at eight p.m.