About US Powerball and US Powerball Rules
Ever since the US Powerball was launched, the number of players is constantly on the rise and there are two reasons for why this trend is going strong. On one hand, this is the most prosperous American lottery and the one that has recently awarded some of the largest jackpots in lottery history. On the other hand, the rules are simple and haven’t been changed since its inception, which means that players can jump right on the bandwagon without any kind of training. The only significant change operated by those running the lottery is to increase the price of US Powerball tickets from one dollar to two dollars.
It frequently happens that nobody succeeds in beating the odds for consecutive weeks, and when this happens the size of the jackpot grows rapidly. The rules of the US Powerball state that not awarded prizes are rolled over for the next draws, which explains why sometimes the jackpots reach epic proportions. Those who finally claim the top prize need to decide whether they want to receive the entire amount right away at the expense of paying penalties, or be presented with yearly installments.