The Powerball jackpot has surged to a staggering $171 million as of Monday, following yet another drawing on Saturday where no ticket managed to clinch the top prize. As the tension and excitement build, lottery enthusiasts across the nation are eagerly waiting to see if Monday’s drawing will finally yield a grand prize winner.
Lottery officials have estimated that a fortunate winner of Monday’s jackpot could walk away with a substantial lump-sum payment of approximately $79.5 million, once taxes are deducted. The winning numbers are set to be drawn just after 11 p.m. ET, and we will keep you updated with the results as soon as they become available.
For those gearing up for the Monday, June 3 Powerball drawing, here’s everything you need to know:
The winning numbers for Monday night’s Powerball drawing will be showcased here as soon as they are released. USA TODAY’s network is proud to feature these results, courtesy of Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the news organization.
Recent Powerball success stories have spurred an even greater interest in the game. Not too long ago, a $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot found its winners, one of whom was a cancer survivor who confessed to praying fervently to God for his win. Such stories inject a sense of possibility and hope among regular lottery players.
Another heartwarming tale is about a woman who, while running errands for her mother, incidentally won $50,000 from the Virginia Lottery. Such narratives continue to inspire Powerball participants to try their luck.
Details about Wednesday’s upcoming Powerball jackpot will also be displayed as soon as the information is available. For those interested in a historical perspective or pattern, the full list of previous Powerball winners can be accessed through the lottery’s official website.
Participation in the Powerball is straightforward and widely accessible. Tickets can be purchased for just $2 at local convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores, and in some states, online purchases are also permitted.
To play Powerball, participants need to select a total of six numbers. This selection includes five white balls numbered between 1 and 69, and one red Powerball, which is numbered from 1 to 26. For those looking to amplify their winning odds, there is an option to add a “Power Play” for an additional $1.
. This feature can vastly increase the winnings on non-jackpot prizes, as it multiplies the prize amount by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or even 10X.
For ease and convenience, Powerball players can also opt for a “Quick Pick.” By choosing this, a cashier will provide a ticket with randomly generated numbers selected by a computer.
Drawings for the Powerball jackpot are held thrice each week, on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights. In the event that no one wins the jackpot, the cash prize accumulates and increases by millions, adding to the excitement and anticipation of subsequent drawings.
In addition to physical locations like gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores, lottery tickets can even be purchased at certain airport terminals. For those who prefer the digital route, tickets can be conveniently ordered online via Jackpocket. This service is available in numerous U.S. states and territories, including but not limited to Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, 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 facilitates an easy and seamless experience for lottery players by allowing them to select their lottery game and numbers, place orders, view tickets, and collect any winnings, all through their phone or home computer.
Jackpocket serves as the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. It should be noted that Gannett may earn revenue through audience referrals to Jackpocket services. Players must be aged 18 and over to use the service, although the age requirement is 21+ in Arizona and 19+ in Nebraska. Jackpocket is not affiliated with any State Lottery. For those experiencing gambling issues, help is available via the following hotlines: 1-877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) for New York, 1-800-327-5050 for Massachusetts, 1-877-MYLIMIT for Oregon, 1-800-981-0023 for Puerto Rico, and 1-800-GAMBLER for all other states. Full terms are available at jackpocket.com/tos.
As the clock ticks closer to the drawing time, Powerball players old and new are filled with anticipation, dreaming of what they might do should their numbers come up in the next big win.
