Powerball Tickets Available at Stores and Online Ahead of Saturday Draw

Powerball tickets for Saturday’s $1.8 billion drawing can be purchased at grocery stores, convenience stores and gas stations in 45 states, plus Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with online sales offered in select jurisdictions.

The ease of obtaining tickets both in person and online is drawing heightened interest as the jackpot climbs. Players across the country are gearing up for Monday, Wednesday and Saturday drawings, prompting retailers and lottery officials to remind customers of purchase locations and deadlines.

Retail Outlets Across the U.S.

  • Tickets cost $2 per play, $3 with the Power Play option.
  • Authorized sales points include supermarkets, convenience stores, gas stations and some airport terminals.
  • Sales cut off two hours before the drawing in most jurisdictions; times vary by state.

Growing Online Accessibility

Several states now permit online purchases through official lottery apps or authorized third-party services:

  • North Dakota
  • Illinois
  • Kentucky
  • Michigan
  • North Carolina
  • Pennsylvania
  • Virginia
  • Georgia
  • New Hampshire
  • Washington D.C.

Officials caution players to use only state-sanctioned platforms to avoid fraud.

  • Minimum age: 18 in most states (19 in Nebraska, 21 in Arizona).
  • Ticket sales close at 10:59 p.m. ET on drawing nights.
  • Drawings are held Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:59 p.m. ET.

What to Know Before You Buy

  • Choose your own numbers or request a Quick Pick from the cashier.
  • Add Power Play for an extra $1 to multiply non-jackpot prizes up to 10x.
  • Retain your ticket-winnings must be claimed in the jurisdiction of purchase.

Whether visiting local retailers or logging onto approved apps, players have multiple avenues to try their luck as the Powerball jackpot surges.