The Powerball jackpot for Saturday, January 31st drawing is currently $57 million, with a cash value of $25.8 million.
There has already been one Powerball jackpot winner this year. On January 22nd, one ticket purchased in North Carolina matched all six numbers for the top prize of $209 million. After coming forward to claim their prize, the winner opted for a one-time payment of $95.3 million, taking home $68.6 million, excluding required federal and state tax withholdings.
The winner chose to remain anonymous. North Carolina law allows winners of more than $50 million to remain anonymous for up to 90 days after receiving their prize.
Here’s what you need to know about Saturday’s Powerball drawing.
What are the winning Powerball numbers for January 28th?
USA TODAY will publish the winning lottery numbers at 10:59 p.m. ET after Saturday’s drawing.
Top 10 Powerball Jackpots
- $2.04 billion in California on November 7, 2022
- December 24, 2025, $1.817 billion in Arkansas.
- $1.787 billion in Missouri and Texas on September 6, 2025
- $1.765 billion in California on October 11, 2023
- January 13, 2016, $1.586 billion in California, Florida, and Tennessee
- April 6, 2024, $1.326 billion in Oregon.
- $1.08 billion in California on July 19, 2023
- January 1, 2024, $842.4 million in Michigan.
- March 27, 2019, $768.4 million in Wisconsin
- August 23, 2017, $758.7 million in Massachusetts
Do I have to be a US citizen or resident to play Powerball?
The simple answer is no. You do not need to be a US citizen or resident to play Powerball.
Anyone visiting any of the 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands may purchase lottery tickets from authorized and licensed retailers, regardless of nationality, as long as they meet the legal age requirements (usually 18 years old) at the time of purchase.
How to play Powerball
Powerball tickets cost $2 per play and are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This can be done at a variety of locations, including local convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores. In some states, you can purchase Powerball tickets online depending on the local jurisdiction.
Once you have your ticket, you have to choose six numbers. Five of them are white balls numbered from 1 to 69. The red Powerball range is 1-26. You can also add a “Power Play” for $1, which increases your winnings on all non-jackpot prizes. “Power Play” multipliers can increase your winnings by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or 10x.
A “Quick Pick” option is also available if you want the computer to pick the numbers for you. To win the jackpot, players must match all five white balls and the red Powerball in any order.
Powerball drawings are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. If no one wins the jackpot, the prize increases.
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Can I get Powerball tickets online?
You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the USA TODAY Network’s official digital lottery courier, in the following U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington, DC, and West Virginia.
The Jackpocket app allows you to choose your lottery games and numbers, place your order, check your tickets, and claim your winnings, all using your phone or home computer.
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