National game review
Jackpot USA review (2026): $20 instant progressive, 1 in 1,000,000 jackpot odds
MUSL's $20 multi-state progressive fast-play jackpot: no drawings, 1 in 1,000,000 for the jackpot.
Our verdict
A $20 instant progressive jackpot with 1 in 1,000,000 jackpot odds and no draw, sold in only three jurisdictions.
Best for: High-stakes instant-game players in DC, Idaho or Ohio chasing a progressive jackpot.
- Odds & value 25%6
- Transparency 20%7
- Player protection 20%6
- Ease of play 15%4
- Payouts & claims 10%6
- Reputation 10%6
What we like
- Jackpot odds of 1 in 1,000,000 are far shorter than any draw jackpot
- Overall odds of 1 in 3.52 and 80% stated payout (DC Lottery)
- Jackpot grows with sales from all participating lotteries
What to watch
- $20 per play
- Sold in only 3 jurisdictions on powerball.com (the page says 4)
- Ohio Lottery cites different overall odds (1 in 4.22) than DC (1 in 3.52)
- Tickets expire 180 days from purchase in DC
At a glance
- Type
- Multi-state lottery association
- Available in
- DC, ID, OH
- Fees
- $20 per play. DC Lottery states a prize payout of 80%; tickets cannot be canceled and expire 180 days from purchase.
- Mobile app
- —
- Courier apps allowed
- —
- Help line
- 1-800-GAMBLER
Score breakdown
Rubric & weights- Odds & value 25% weight6/10
DC Lottery states overall odds of 1 in 3.52 and a jackpot at 1 in 1,000,000, with an 80% stated payout, though each play costs $20.
- Transparency 20% weight7/10
DC Lottery publishes the full odds table with every prize tier and the payout percentage; powerball.com lists the rules.
- Player protection 20% weight6/10
Protections are those of the selling lotteries; a $20 per-play price makes spending add up fast and tickets cannot be canceled.
- Ease of play 15% weight4/10
Sold in only a few jurisdictions (DC, Idaho, Ohio per powerball.com) with no drawings; plays are instant on a terminal.
- Payouts & claims 10% weight6/10
DC Lottery says tickets expire 180 days from purchase; winners must claim through the selling lottery.
- Reputation 10% weight6/10
Run by MUSL alongside Powerball; no regulatory action found in the research, but the game is new and small.
Games, prices and published odds
| Game | Price | Draws | Top prize | Odds of top prize | Odds of any prize | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot USA | $20 | — | Progressive jackpot starting at $1,000,000 (est. $1,080,030 on 2 Nov 2026) | 1 in 1,000,000 | 1 in 3.52 |
Top prizes and odds
| Game | Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot USA | Jackpot | Jackpot (starts at $1,000,000) | 1 in 1,000,000 |
| Second tier | $100,000 | 1 in 200,000 | |
| Third tier | $40,000 | 1 in 100,000 |
Top three prize tiers as printed on the operator's prize chart.
Odds are the operator's published figures per single play. Prize amounts are before tax.
Who it’s for
Jackpot USA suits high-stakes instant-game players in DC, Idaho or Ohio who want to chase a progressive jackpot. At $20 a play, it is not for casual spenders. The minimum age was not found on the pages we checked.
How it works
It is a Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) Fast Play / EZPLAY game. Each $20 ticket has a Liberty Spin game and a USA Bonus game, and sales from all participating lotteries feed one jackpot. There are no drawings. It is sold in DC, Idaho and Ohio per powerball.com, though the page itself says 4 jurisdictions, a contradiction we could not resolve.
How it scored
Ease of play is the weakest at 4, because of the few jurisdictions and instant-only terminal play. Odds and value scored 6. DC Lottery states overall odds of 1 in 3.52, a jackpot at 1 in 1,000,000 and an 80% payout. Ohio Lottery cites different overall odds, 1 in 4.22.
Transparency is the strongest at 7, as DC Lottery publishes the full odds table and payout percentage and powerball.com lists the rules. Player protection scored 6: protections are those of the selling lotteries, tickets cannot be canceled, and the $20 price makes spending add up fast. A 1-800-GAMBLER helpline is listed. Reputation scored 6, since the game is new and small.
Claims and tax
Winning tickets must be validated by the lottery that sold them. DC Lottery says tickets expire 180 days from purchase, and the claim window is recorded as 180 days. Tax rates were not found on the pages we checked. See the claiming guide and lottery taxes explained.
Our take
The jackpot odds are far shorter than any draw jackpot, and the odds table is public. But the price per play is high, availability is narrow, and sources disagree on some details. Set a firm budget first, and check your local lottery’s terms.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Jackpot USA legit?
- Jackpot USA is operated by Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL). Jackpot USA is a MUSL multi-state progressive jackpot Fast Play / EZPLAY game. Each $20 ticket has a Liberty Spin game and a USA Bonus game, and sales from all participating lotteries feed one jackpot. There are no drawings. Claims go through the selling lottery. We rate it 5.9/10 (Fair) on odds, transparency, player protection, ease of play, payouts and reputation, verified November 2, 2026.
- How much does Jackpot USA cost?
- $20. $20 per play. DC Lottery states a prize payout of 80%; tickets cannot be canceled and expire 180 days from purchase.
- What are the odds of winning at Jackpot USA?
- Jackpot USA: top prize Progressive jackpot starting at $1,000,000 (est. $1,080,030 on 2 Nov 2026) at 1 in 1,000,000; any prize 1 in 3.52. These are the operator's published figures per single play.
- How long do you have to claim a Jackpot USA prize?
- 180 days. Winning tickets must be validated by the lottery that sold the ticket; DC Lottery tickets expire 180 days from purchase.
- What are the downsides of Jackpot USA?
- $20 per play. Sold in only 3 jurisdictions on powerball.com (the page says 4). Ohio Lottery cites different overall odds (1 in 4.22) than DC (1 in 3.52). Tickets expire 180 days from purchase in DC.
Sources
Facts last verified November 2, 2026
Every figure on this page comes from one of the documents below. If a source has changed since our check, tell us.
- Jackpot USA - Powerball.com · accessed November 2, 2026
- DC Lottery: Jackpot USA · accessed November 2, 2026
- MUSL (Multi-State Lottery Association) · accessed November 2, 2026
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