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Powerball Changes Improving Prize Odds Go Into Effect Sunday

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PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — New rules for Powerball in South Dakota that give players a better chance of winning a prize at the expense of a longer shot at the jackpot go into effect Sunday

The new rules mean the overall odds of winning a prize will be one in about 25 instead of one in about 32. But a shot at winning the jackpot will increase to one in 292 million. That’s up from one in 175 million.

The $10,000 third prize is jumping to $50,000. The changes also mean players can buy up to 10-times multipliers applicable to many prizes.

The initial jackpot stays at $40 million. Powerball will still cost $2 per play with an additional $1 for the Power Play option.

The first drawing under the revised game is Wednesday.

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