<P> Powerball is an American lottery game offered by 21 states , the District of Columbia , Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands . It is coordinated by the Multi-State Lottery Association ( MUSL ) , a nonprofit organization formed by an agreement with US lotteries . Powerball 's minimum advertised jackpot is $40 million ( annuity ) ; Powerball 's annuity is paid in 30 graduated installments or winners may choose a lump sum payment instead . One lump sum payment will be less than the total of the 30 annual payments because of the time value of money . </P>
<P> Powerball is an American lottery game offered by 21 states , the District of Columbia , Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands . It is coordinated by the Multi-State Lottery Association ( MUSL ) , a nonprofit organization formed by an agreement with US lotteries . Powerball 's minimum advertised jackpot is $40 million ( annuity ) ; Powerball 's annuity is paid in 30 graduated installments or winners may choose a lump sum payment instead . One lump sum payment will be less than the total of the 30 annual payments because of the time value of money . </P>
how many states participate in the powerball lottery
how many states participate in the powerball lottery
21
21