National game review
Powerball Xs & Os review (2026): $5 weekly NFL-logo game, 1 in 12.16 for any prize
MUSL's $5 weekly NFL-logo game: pick 8 teams, rolling jackpot, any prize 1 in 12.16.
Our verdict
A $5 weekly NFL-logo game with a rolling cash jackpot at 1 in 10.5 million and any-prize odds of 1 in 12.16.
Best for: Football fans in participating states who want a once-a-week, mid-price game.
- Odds & value 25%5
- Transparency 20%7
- Player protection 20%6
- Ease of play 15%5
- Payouts & claims 10%6
- Reputation 10%6
What we like
- Grand prize odds of 1 in 10,518,300 are far shorter than Powerball
- Full prize chart with odds published
- Sold in 25 jurisdictions
- Results are random, with no dependence on NFL games
What to watch
- $5 per play
- Any-prize odds of 1 in 12.16 are weaker than Lotto America's
- Jackpot was only about $2.00M on 1 Nov 2026
- Lower prizes may become pari-mutuel
At a glance
- Type
- Multi-state lottery association
- Available in
- 25 states
- Fees
- $5 per play; odds on the prize chart are based on a $5 play. Lower-tier prizes may become pari-mutuel in some circumstances.
- Mobile app
- —
- Courier apps allowed
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- Help line
- 1-800-GAMBLER
Score breakdown
Rubric & weights- Odds & value 25% weight5/10
Any-prize odds are 1 in 12.16 for a $5 play, and the grand prize is 1 in 10,518,300, shorter than Powerball but pricier per play.
- Transparency 20% weight7/10
MUSL publishes the full five-tier prize chart with odds for every tier and the overall odds on powerball.com.
- Player protection 20% weight6/10
Protections are those of the 25 selling lotteries; the game page links to Play Responsibly but no game-level tools.
- Ease of play 15% weight5/10
Weekly Sunday 10 p.m. ET draw and sold in 25 jurisdictions; tickets are also enterable at PowerballOfficial.com for promotions.
- Payouts & claims 10% weight6/10
Winning tickets must be redeemed in the state where sold under that lottery's rules; the game page states no deadline.
- Reputation 10% weight6/10
Run by MUSL alongside Powerball; no regulatory action found in the research, but the game is new.
Games, prices and published odds
| Game | Price | Draws | Top prize | Odds of top prize | Odds of any prize | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerball Xs & Os | $5 | Sunday | Rolling cash jackpot (est. $2.00 Million for the 1 Nov 2026 draw) | 1 in 10,518,300 | 1 in 12.16 |
Top prizes and odds
| Game | Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerball Xs & Os | 8 of 8 Teams | Grand Prize | 1 in 10,518,300.00 |
| 7 of 8 Teams | $20,000 | 1 in 54,782.81 | |
| 6 of 8 Teams | $500 | 1 in 1,361.06 |
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
Xs & Os suits football fans in participating states who want a once-a-week, mid-price game. The draw is random and not tied to NFL results, so it rewards no football knowledge. The minimum age was not found on the pages we checked.
How it works
It is a Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) game sold by 25 jurisdictions, including Arizona, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. Each play costs $5. You choose eight NFL team logos from 32, and the draw is on Sundays. The jackpot is a rolling cash prize, estimated at $2.00 million for the 1 Nov 2026 draw. Related: Powerball.
Odds
The grand prize needs 8 of 8 teams, at 1 in 10,518,300. Seven of eight pays $20,000 at 1 in 54,782.81, and six of eight pays $500 at 1 in 1,361.06. Any prize is 1 in 12.16. These odds are based on a $5 play, and lower-tier prizes may become pari-mutuel in some circumstances.
How it scored
Transparency is the strongest at 7, because MUSL publishes the full prize chart with odds for every tier. Odds and value and ease of play are the weakest at 5: the odds are shorter than Powerball’s but each play costs $5, and availability is limited to participating jurisdictions. Player protection, payouts and claims, and reputation scored 6. Protections are those of the selling lotteries, with a 1-800-GAMBLER helpline listed but no game-level tools. The game is new.
Claims and tax
Winning tickets must be redeemed in the state or jurisdiction where sold, and deadlines are set by each selling lottery. We did not find a tax rate for the game. See the claiming guide and lottery taxes explained.
Our take
A clearly documented novelty game with fair disclosure. The price and modest jackpot mean it is best as occasional entertainment, with a budget set in advance. Check your local lottery for its own rules.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Powerball Xs & Os legit?
- Powerball Xs & Os is operated by Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL). Powerball Xs & Os is a MUSL game sold by 25 jurisdictions. Players choose eight NFL team logos from 32; the weekly draw is random and not tied to NFL results. Claims go through the selling lottery under its own rules. We rate it 5.8/10 (Fair) on odds, transparency, player protection, ease of play, payouts and reputation, verified November 2, 2026.
- How much does Powerball Xs & Os cost?
- $5. $5 per play; odds on the prize chart are based on a $5 play. Lower-tier prizes may become pari-mutuel in some circumstances.
- What are the odds of winning at Powerball Xs & Os?
- Powerball Xs & Os: top prize Rolling cash jackpot (est. $2.00 Million for the 1 Nov 2026 draw) at 1 in 10,518,300; any prize 1 in 12.16. These are the operator's published figures per single play.
- What are the downsides of Powerball Xs & Os?
- $5 per play. Any-prize odds of 1 in 12.16 are weaker than Lotto America's. Jackpot was only about $2.00M on 1 Nov 2026. Lower prizes may become pari-mutuel.
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.
- Powerball Xs & Os - Powerball.com · accessed November 2, 2026
- Powerball Xs & Os prize chart · accessed November 2, 2026
- MUSL (Multi-State Lottery Association) · accessed November 2, 2026
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