The odds are steep, 292.2 million to one. Those are the chances of winning the jackpot of Powerball. But an expert has some advice.

Powerball is all luck—jackpot odds are 1 in 292 million, so keep expectations realistic. Using personal favorite numbers won’t improve your odds, so a quick-pick or random selection is just as good.

Are you looking to win big? The DC Lottery offers several games to choose from if you think it’s your lucky day. While your odds of winning a big jackpot in the Powerball or Mega Millions are ...