Find the draw date on your ticket
Compare your numbers to the official winning numbers for that draw
Check the Powerball number separately
Check for any Power Play multiplier if you added it
Use the official lottery website or mobile app
Scan the ticket at an authorized retailer
Review prize tiers to see what you matched
Verify the ticket before the claim deadline
Sign the back of the ticket if you have a winning ticket
Keep the ticket in a safe place until you claim it