Check your ticket numbers against the official winning numbers
Verify the Powerball number matches
Compare the drawing date on your ticket to the correct drawing
Use the official Powerball website or app
Check with an authorized lottery retailer
Review the prize tiers to see if you matched enough numbers
Sign the back of your ticket
Keep the ticket safe until you confirm the result
Contact your state lottery office for prize verification
Check for any special rules in your state for claiming prizes