New Jersey Powerball Player Wins $500,000 With Double Play

A lucky New Jersey Powerball player scored a $500,000 prize in the Powerball Double Play drawing held on August 10.

The winning Double Play numbers were 4, 23, 31, 32 and 57, along with 23 as the Double Play ball.

The winner, whose name and hometown have not been made public, matched all five white balls but missed the Double Play ball. That was enough to land the second-tier prize worth half a million dollars.

How Does Powerball Double Play Work?

Powerball Double Play is a separate drawing that gives players another chance to win using the same Powerball ticket.

Players can add the optional Double Play feature for $1 per play. The extra drawing is not part of the main Powerball jackpot, but it offers another shot at a big payout.

Double Play prizes can reach as high as $10 million, making the add-on an exciting option for Powerball players.