The anticipation is building as the Powerball jackpot has now grown to a staggering $120 million for the upcoming Saturday drawing. This surge in the jackpot comes in the wake of Wednesday’s draw, where no ticket managed to match the winning numbers. The jackpot has been consistently climbing upwards since a fortunate player from Florida claimed the sizeable $215 million prize on May 6.
For those dreaming of winning big, hitting the jackpot in the next draw would mean a thrilling windfall of $120 million. However, winners often opt for the lump-sum payment, which will stand at approximately $56.4 million after taxes are deducted.
As is customary, the winning numbers for the Wednesday, May 22 Powerball drawing were selected just after 11 p.m. ET. Here are the results and everything you need to know about the drawing:
The winning numbers for Wednesday night’s draw were 5, 16, 18, 26, and 67, with the red Powerball number being 4 and a Power Play multiplier of 3X.
Sponsorship for the winning lottery numbers is provided by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier connected with the USA TODAY network.
While no tickets matched all the numbers to claim the jackpot on Wednesday, there was a lucky player in California who managed to win a Match 5 prize of $1 million. Unfortunately, no ticket matched the five numbers plus the Power Play to win the $2 million prize.
To stay up-to-date with all previous Powerball winners, you can follow the provided link to check the lottery’s official website.
For those interested in trying their luck with the Powerball lottery, purchasing a ticket is straightforward. Each ticket costs $2 and can be bought from local convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores, and even online in certain states.
When playing Powerball, participants need to select six numbers in total. Five out of these six numbers will be chosen from white balls numbered between 1 and 69. The sixth number, which is the Powerball, is drawn from a separate pool of red balls numbered from 1 to 26.
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Players hoping to increase their chances of winning can add a “Power Play” option for an additional $1. This multiplier enhances the winnings for all non-jackpot prizes significantly, up to 10 times the original amount. The Power Play can be 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or even 10X depending on the draw.
Additionally, players can request a “Quick Pick” from the cashier, who will use a computer to randomly generate the numbers on a printed Powerball ticket.
Powerball drawings occur on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights. If there is no winner for the jackpot, the cash prize continues to grow, inviting more participants and escalating the excitement surrounding potentially life-changing winnings.
For purchasing tickets online, Jackpocket provides a convenient platform for residents in the following U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington D.C., and West Virginia. Through the Jackpocket app, players can choose their lottery game, pick their numbers, place orders, view tickets, and even collect their winnings, all from their smartphone or home computer.
It’s essential to acknowledge that Jackpocket serves as a digital lottery courier officially partnered with the USA TODAY Network. Moreover, Gannett may receive revenue from customer referrals to Jackpocket services. It’s worth noting the age restrictions for using Jackpocket services: participants must be 18 years or older, with higher age limits in some states (21+ in Arizona and 19+ in Nebraska).
For individuals who may encounter gambling problems, there are various helplines available, such as 1-877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY); 1-800-327-5050(MA); 1-877-MYLIMIT (OR); 1-800-981-0023 (PR); and 1-800-GAMBLER (all others). For full terms, players can visit the Jackpocket website.
As the excitement mounts for Saturday’s draw, millions of hopefuls across the country will be crossing their fingers, each purchase of a $2 ticket carrying the dream of financial transformation. Will this be the draw where someone claims the $120 million prize? Only time will tell.
