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 has risen to $212 million, including a $94.5 million cash option, ahead of the drawing on Saturday, June 6th.
The jackpot hasn’t been won in more than a month since May 2, when the $20 million prize was split between Texas and Florida tickets. Drawings take place three times a week, and prizes continue to grow until someone matches all six numbers.
Since its launch in 1992, the Powerball jackpot has been hit more than 400 times. Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin rank among the states with the most winning jackpot tickets.
Here’s what you need to know about Saturday night’s Powerball drawing.
How to play Powerball
Powerball tickets cost $2 and are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Tickets can be purchased at authorized retailers such as convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores. In some states, players can also purchase tickets online.
To play, select 6 numbers. There are five white balls ranging from 1 to 69 and one red Powerball ranging from 1 to 26. Players can also select the “Quick Pick” option, which randomly selects numbers.
For an additional $1, players can add a “power play” option that doubles, triples, quadruples, 5x or 10x their non-jackpot winnings.
To win the jackpot, your ticket must match all five white balls and the Powerball in any order.
What are the winning Powerball numbers for June 6th?
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
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_.
