Powerball drawings are held three times a week, every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET. The drawings are broadcast live from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee and are also live streamed on the Powerball website. Sales cut-off times vary by one to two hours before the drawing, depending on the state. The Powerball jackpot grows until it is won, and players win a prize by matching one of the 9 ways to win. The jackpot is won by matching all five white balls in any order and the red Powerball.