The Powerball jackpot is set to get even bigger. A reporter will explain.
USA TODAY’s Fernando Cervantes explains the historic agreement with Britain’s National Lottery.
The Powerball jackpot is up to $131 million ahead of the drawing on Saturday, May 23, with a $57.6 million cash option for anyone who matches all six numbers. Drawings will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 10:59 p.m. ET, and USA TODAY will publish the winning numbers shortly thereafter. You don’t have to be a U.S. citizen to play, and tickets can be purchased in 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, as long as players meet the minimum age requirements.
Here’s what you need to know about Saturday night’s Powerball drawing.
What are the winning Powerball numbers for May 23rd?
USA TODAY will publish the winning numbers at 10:59 p.m. ET after the lottery 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
- $842.4 million in Michigan on January 1, 2024
- March 27, 2019, $768.4 million in Wisconsin
- August 23, 2017, $758.7 million in Massachusetts
How to play Powerball
Powerball tickets cost $2 per play and are sold in 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Tickets can be purchased at authorized retailers and also online in some states.
To play, choose five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26.
- Add Power Play for $1 and increase your non-jackpot winnings by 2x to 10x
- Use Quick Pick to let the machine choose the number
To win the jackpot, you must match all five white balls with the Powerball.
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Contact us at fernando.cervantes@usatodayco.com and follow us at X @fern_cerv_.
