Lottery officials warned thatFacebookusers reported posts in the previous that indicated Powerball was providing away prize funds on the social media platform.
Activating it multiplies lower-tier winnings (base prize $50,000 or less) by up to five, or ten when the jackpot is under $150 million.
Powerball is obtainable in 45 states, Washington DC, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.
Taxes are frequently withheld from lottery distributions at the time they are paid out.
So far the owner of the Quick Choose ticket, winner of the jackpot, has not come forward to claim his prize.
The above table may perhaps not be inclusive of all prizes in the game.
Soon after the Powerball win, the new jackpot has a $15 million money worth.