Powerball Simulator

Stop	Match	Prize	Odds	Winning Tickets	Win Frequency
		$4	1 in 55	0	0
		$4	1 in 111	0	0
		$7	1 in 706	0	0
		$7	1 in 360	0	0
		$100	1 in 12,245	0	0
		$100	1 in 19,088	0	0
		$10,000	1 in 648,976	0	0
		$1,000,000	1 in 5,153,633	0	0
			1 in 175,223,510	0	0

Money Spent	Money Won	Profit / Loss	Return on $
$0	$0	$0	$0

Accurately emulates the American Powerball lottery game. Simulates up to 6,000 games per minute. Runs inside your browser.

Click the Start button to simulate playing twice a week (Wed, Sat) until play is stopped. See below for more options.

Option	Shortcut
	S	Start and Stop play.
	Esc	Reset all results to zero. The simulator must not be running.
Quick Pick	Q	Emulates the purchase of a Quick Pick ticket for each game where six random numbers are selected for the player. Uncheck this box and click each ticket number in turn to enter your own numbers.
Power Play	P	Power Play tickets cost $3 instead of $2 for an increase in all prizes except the jackpot. Switch between power play and normal play at any time to see the difference in results.
Show Matches	M	When this option is selected, each matching ball and winning ticket will be highlighted. This option is disabled when running at Max speed.
Max	X	Runs the simulator at up to 6000 games per minute (100 x second). The actual speed will depend on your browser and computer. Tests have shown Chrome to have the fastest javascript engine of any browser.
Fast	F	Run the simulator at 600 games per minute.
Slow	L	Run the simulator at 120 games per minute.
Stop		If any of these check boxes are selected, the simulator will stop when that prize is won.
Sound Alert on Stop*	A	If you wish, you can receive an audible alert when the simulator stops automatically; such as when you have ticked a Stop check box, or set the simulator to run for a fixed number of years.
Remember Settings and Results*	R	Saves the simulator state between visits and page refreshes. To clear the saved data, uncheck this box and reload or close the page.
	N	The simulator can be used to pick ticket numbers. Press N when stopped to generate six random numbers.

Match	Odds	Prize	Average Win Frequency
	1 in 55	$4	0
	1 in 111	$4	0
	1 in 706	$7	0
	1 in 360	$7	0
	1 in 12,245	$100	0
	1 in 19,088	$100	0
	1 in 648,976	$10,000	0
	1 in 5,153,633	$1,000,000	0
	1 in 175,223,510	Jackpot	0

This special simulator generates 35 Quick Pick tickets, each with a unique powerball number. If you are willing to spend $70 and complete 5 payslips you will win at least $4 using these numbers.

Click the Test button to simulate a lottery draw and see how much you might typically win for your $70 outlay. Matched ticket numbers are shown in red. (Or press and hold "T" on your keyboard. The simulator will stop when you win $100 or more)

FAQ

What is the purpose of this simulator.

The chances of winning a lottery jackpot during your lifetime are almost zero. This simulator lets you put this to the test without spending a single penny.

Can this simulator help me win the lottery.

No. It only demonstrates the almost certain futility of spending money on lottery tickets.

How accurate is this simulator and how are the numbers picked.

The numbers are generated using a PRNG (pseudorandom number generator) which is the same method used when you buy a Quick Pick ticket.

Can I see what numbers win each prize.

Yes. Tick any Stop check box and the simulator will stop when that prize is won. The winning numbers will be highlighted in gold.

Can I use my own lottery numbers.

Yes. Un-check Quick Pick and enter your numbers directly by clicking each ball in turn.

I have run the simulator for hours but still not hit the jackpot.

If you leave the simulator running 24/7 at max speed, you should hit the jackpot about once every 20 days. Playing the real lottery twice a week, you should win the jackpot once every 1,684,841 years on average.

Why does the simulator stop running when I switch to another tab in my browser.

JavaScript stops running in background tabs in all browsers. The simulator must be in the active tab or a separate browser window to continue running.

The simulator runs slowly on my Tablet and Phone.

The simulator has been tested on various tablets (iPad and Android) and phones and runs very slowly. I don't know why this is or what to do about it! If you want to run the simulator at top speed use Chrome on a desktop or laptop pc.

What's the donate button for.

This simulator is provided free of charge, free of advertising, and may even save you money! You are welcome to make a small donation toward hosting and development costs if you wish to say thanks. Donations are processed via PayPal.

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