The Powerball jackpot has surged to a staggering $120 million for the upcoming Saturday drawing following a series of turns in recent events. This comes after there were no winning tickets in the drawing held on Wednesday. The recent surge in the jackpot value continues the momentum seen since a Florida resident struck gold by claiming the $215 million Powerball jackpot from the May 6 drawing.
With this significant boost, if anyone manages to hit the jackpot on Saturday, they stand to take home a handsome lump-sum payment estimated at $56.4 million, post-tax deductions. As usual, the winning numbers for the Wednesday night drawing, conducted just after 11 p.m. ET, have been published, and here are the key details surrounding the Powerball event on May 22.
The winning numbers for Wednesday night’s Powerball were: 5, 16, 18, 26, and 67. The red Powerball number was 4, and the Power Play multiplier was 3X. It’s a remarkable rise for the jackpot, buoyed by the absence of winners over successive draws.
Though no one was lucky enough to claim the jackpot or the substantial Match 5 + Power Play $2 million prize, one fortunate ticket holder in California did secure the Match 5 $1 million prize according to the lottery officials. For a complete rundown of previous Powerball winners, interested individuals can refer to the full list available on the official lottery website.
For those eager to test their luck in the next drawing, purchasing a Powerball ticket is straightforward and costs only $2. These tickets can be bought at local convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores. Additionally, in select states, the option to purchase tickets online is available, further simplifying access for players.
To play Powerball, participants must choose a total of six numbers to mark on their ticket. The first five numbers, known as the white balls, are chosen from a range of 1 to 69.
. The final number, the red Powerball, is selected from a range of 1 to 26. Powerball enthusiasts can increase their chances of winning by adding a “Power Play” for an additional $1. This feature can significantly augment non-jackpot prizes by multiplying the winnings by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or even 10X for select tiers.
For those who prefer a more automated approach, the “Quick Pick” option is available. With Quick Pick, a cashier provides the player with computer-generated numbers printed on a Powerball ticket, making the selection process hassle-free.
Powerball drawings are an eagerly anticipated event, held three times a week—on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights. Each drawing presents an opportunity for the jackpot to grow even larger if there’s no winner, propelling the cash prize to increase by millions.
Players have multiple avenues to purchase their tickets. In-person options include buying from gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and occasionally at certain airport terminals, making it convenient for frequent travelers.
For added ease, tickets can also be purchased online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in numerous states and territories. These include 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. The Jackpocket app provides a seamless experience, allowing users to select their lottery game and numbers, place an order, see their ticket, and collect any winnings—all from the convenience of their phone or home computer.
Jackpocket’s integration as the official digital lottery courier comes with certain age restrictions; players must be 18 or older, though specific regional exceptions apply like 21+ in Arizona and 19+ in Nebraska. Important guidelines and terms for using Jackpocket services can be found by visiting their website directly, along with support for individuals who might face gambling issues with dedicated helplines provided for various states.
As anticipation builds for the next drawing, hopeful participants will keep their fingers crossed, clutching their tickets, and dreaming of transforming their lives with a life-changing Powerball win. Will Saturday’s drawing produce the next big jackpot winner? The excitement is palpable as the countdown begins.
