Odds of winning a Powerball prize of any amount are 1 in 24.9, the lottery says. The two sold in California will be worth more than $1.2 million each, because prizes in that state vary depending on ticket sales and number of winners.Īnother three tickets in Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Texas matched all five white balls and won $2 million each because their holders activated a “power play” multiplier, Powerball said. Seven tickets sold in California, Colorado, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas matched all five white balls to win base prizes of $1 million. The Powerball jackpot is huge, but here are 3 better ways to increase your wealth Francine Orr/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images Powerball and Mega Millions lotto tickets are sold at Foremost Liquor Store on Sunday, Oct.