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.
Powerball is back with a $47 million jackpot for the Saturday, May 9th drawing, offering a $21.2 million cash option.
This lottery is played in most parts of the United States, and there have been a number of recent winners. The jackpot continues to grow without a single winner, with players in Texas and Florida splitting a $20 million jackpot earlier this month after a $143 million prize was claimed just days earlier.
Here’s what you need to know about Saturday night’s Powerball drawing.
What are the winning Powerball numbers for May 9th?
USA TODAY will publish the winning numbers at 10:59 p.m. ET after the lottery drawing.
Do I have to be a US citizen or resident to play Powerball?
No, you do not have to be a US citizen or resident to play Powerball.
Anyone visiting a participating jurisdiction can purchase a Powerball ticket from an authorized retailer, regardless of nationality, as long as they meet the legal age requirements (usually 18 years old) at the time of purchase.
Powerball is played in 45 states, plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Not offered in Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, or Utah.
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 at licensed retailers such as convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores. In some states, tickets can also be purchased online.
To play, select five white balls numbered 1-69 and one red Powerball numbered 1-26. Players can also choose Quick Pick, which randomly selects numbers.
For an additional $1, players can add a power play. This is a feature that doubles non-jackpot winnings. 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X.
To win the jackpot, players must match all five white balls with the red Powerball in any order.
Powerball drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights. If no one wins the jackpot, the winnings will continue to roll over.
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_.
