How are the winning powerball numbers chosen?

Answer by  Darry (3853)

The balls are drawn from a special machine specifically intended for this use. The actual specifics on how the balls are randomly drawn are not public information.

Answer by  Betty0320 (734)

Powerball numbers are chosen at random from a tumbler that has numbered balls inside. At certain intervals balls pop out and the numbers on them go into the winning number.

Answer by  Fulkron (79)

The numbers are selected at random using two machines that mix up numbered balls. The machines contain rotating drums that mix the balls up, with a small door in the bottom for selecting balls at random. The first machine is used for the first 5 numbers, and the other machine is for the powerball.