The excitement around the Powerball lottery is reaching a boiling point as the jackpot has swelled to an impressive $120 million. This comes after there were no lucky winners in the drawing held on Wednesday night. The anticipation is now focused on the next drawing scheduled for Saturday.
The current jackpot’s upward trajectory started after a Florida resident scooped up a massive $215 million prize on May 6. Since then, the jackpot has been steadily climbing, and if it continues unchecked, it could balloon even further. Should someone hit the jackpot in the upcoming drawing, the winner stands to take home a substantial lump sum payment of $56.4 million, after taxes.
The winning numbers for Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing were announced just after 11 p.m. ET. The numbers drawn were 5, 16, 18, 26, and 67, with the red Powerball being 4, and a Power Play multiplier of 3X. Though nobody clinched the grand prize or the Match 5 + Power Play $2 million prize, there was indeed a fortunate player from California who won $1 million with a Match 5 ticket.
To view the complete list of past Powerball winners, the lottery’s official website offers comprehensive details. The process for acquiring a $2 Powerball ticket involves a visit to local convenience stores, gas stations, or grocery stores. For those in select states, online purchases are an option as well.
Playing the Powerball is straightforward. Participants need to pick six numbers for their ticket. Five of these numbers are selected from a pool of white balls numbered between 1 and 69. The final number is the red Powerball, which ranges from 1 to 26. For those looking to improve their chances without manually picking numbers, they can ask the cashier for a “Quick Pick,” which generates random numbers for the ticket.
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Players have the option to enhance their experience with a “Power Play,” available for an additional $1. This feature multiplies the winnings for non-jackpot prizes, offering multipliers of 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or even 10X, thereby significantly boosting potential payouts.
Drawings for the Powerball are held thrice a week – Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. In the event there is no jackpot winner, the prize pool continues to grow, sometimes dramatically.
Tickets are widely available for purchase. They can be bought at many common locations, including gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. Additionally, some airport terminals offer ticket sales, facilitating participation for travelers. For the tech-savvy, tickets can also be purchased online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.
Jackpocket, a service available in multiple states including 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, allows players to pick their lottery game and numbers, place orders, and claim their winnings all through an app or website. This digital convenience is particularly appealing to those who prefer handling transactions online.
Jackpocket serves as an official digital lottery courier, and it’s affiliated with the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may receive revenue from audience referrals to Jackpocket services. It’s worth noting that purchasing and playing the lottery through Jackpocket requires participants to meet age eligibility – being 18 years old or older (21+ in Arizona and 19+ in Nebraska). Furthermore, it is crucial for participants not to experience gambling issues, and for those who do, numerous helplines and support options are listed.
As Saturday approaches, ticket holders and dreamers alike will undoubtedly be tuning in to see if their numbers could change their lives forever. Will the next drawing have the potential to turn someone into an instant millionaire, or will the jackpot continue to grow? The excitement and anticipation only add to the allure of the Powerball lottery, capturing the hopes of millions. Stay tuned to see if you or someone you know will be the next big winner.
