The National Football League and Powerball have partnered to launch an innovative lottery game called Xs and Os, which debuted on September 13, 2026. The new offering is available in 24 jurisdictions across the United States, including Washington, D.C., with additional lotteries expected to participate later in the year. Players can purchase tickets for $5 and select eight NFL team logos from the full league roster for a chance to win prizes.
Weekly drawings take place every Sunday at 10 p.m. Eastern Time. The current jackpot stands at $1 million for players who successfully match all eight teams selected in a given drawing. According to officials, this represents the first national promotional prize program in Powerball history, allowing the lottery to offer exclusive NFL merchandise and experiences, including Super Bowl trips, on an unprecedented scale.
The game features multiple prize tiers based on how many teams a player correctly matches. Matching all eight teams wins the rolling jackpot, while matching seven teams awards $20,000. Other prize levels range from $500 for six matches down to $7 for four matches. The overall odds of winning any prize stand at approximately 1 in 12.16, while the odds of winning the full jackpot are 1 in 10,518,300.
Ticket sales began on September 8, with players able to enter eligible tickets through designated websites to accumulate points toward additional prize drawings. Game availability and ticket purchasing methods may vary depending on individual state regulations and lottery jurisdiction requirements.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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