Question: do my lottery numbers have to be in order?
Answer: Do Powerball Numbers Have to Be In the Right Order to Win? The order of your first five Powerball numbers doesn't affect your chances of winning. If you pick the numbers 1 3 9 13 17 and the Powerball 6, and the winning numbers come up 17 9 1 3 13 (6), you'll still win the jackpot.