If the odds of winning are 1 in 292 million (the exact odds are 1 in 292,201,338, according to Powerball.com). then that means there is only 292,201,338 variations of numbers. So, if you spend $292,201,338.00 and buy every possible number, you are guarantied to win. If the jackpot is $1.5 billion (as of 1/13/16 6pm) you quadruple you investment if no one else has the same numbers.
