Strategy for playing the Powerball lottery game
Here are some tips to help you get the most luck in the popular lottery game.
The Powerball jackpot continues to grow. Because no ticket matched all six numbers in the drawing on Wednesday, July 22, the jackpot increased to an estimated $600 million, with a cash option of approximately $266.4 million, Powerball reported.
This increase makes the prize money one of the highest this year and raises expectations for the next draw scheduled for July 25th.
If there is no winner, the amount continues to increase until someone matches the perfect combination.
When is the next Powerball drawing? Where can I watch it?
The next Powerball drawing will be held on July 25th at approximately 10:59pm ET. The live broadcast will be available to watch through the official Powerball website, and the drawing video can be viewed later on the official YouTube channel.
What were the numbers in the last Powerball drawing?
The winning numbers for the Wednesday, July 22 drawing were 4, 5, 22, 50, and 58, with a Powerball 1 and Power Play 3x multiplier. According to the drawing results, no players won the Match 5 or Match 5 top prize or major prize on the power play.
10 largest jackpots in U.S. history
- $2.04 billion — Powerball (2022, California)
- $1.765 billion — Powerball (2023, California)
- $1.62 billion — Mega Millions (Florida, 2023)
- $1.586 billion — Powerball (2016; California, Florida, Tennessee)
- $1.537 billion — Mega Millions (2018, South Carolina)
- $1.35 billion — Mega Millions (2023, Maine)
- $1.337 billion — Mega Millions (2022, Illinois)
- $132.6 billion — Powerball (2024, Oregon)
- $1.13 billion — Mega Millions (2024, New Jersey)
- $1.08 billion — Powerball (2023, California)
How to play Powerball?
To play Powerball, you must purchase a $2 ticket. You can purchase it at various places such as convenience stores, gas stations, and supermarkets. In some states, you can also purchase tickets online.
Once you get your ticket, you have to choose six numbers. The Powerball is five white balls with numbers from 1 to 69 and one red ball with numbers from 1 to 26. For an additional $1, you can add a power play option. This increases the winnings for all non-jackpot prizes.
Power Play Multipliers can increase your wins by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or up to 10x.
If you want to choose a system, there is a quick pick option where the computer generates a random number for your ticket. To win the jackpot, you must match all five white numbers in any order, plus the red Powerball number.
Powerball drawings take place on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights. If no one wins the jackpot, the jackpot continues to accumulate.
Where can I buy lottery tickets?
Tickets can be purchased directly at gas stations, convenience stores and supermarkets. Some airports also sell tickets.
You can also order online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery messaging service of the USA TODAY Network. This service is available in the following U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington, DC, and West Virginia.
News: Jackpocket is the official digital lottery messenger of USA TODAY Network. Gannett may receive revenue from viewer referrals to the Jackpocket Service. Must be 18 years or older (21 years or older in Arizona, 19 years or older in Nebraska). Gambling problems: Call 1-877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 1-800-327-5050 (MA); 1-877-MYLIMIT (OR); 1-800-981-0023 (PR); 1-800-GAMBLER (other states). For full terms and conditions, please visit jackpocket.com/tos.
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Boris Q’va is a Spanish national trends news reporter for Connect/USA TODAY Network. You can follow him on X as @ByBorisQva or write to him at BBalsindesUrquiola@gannett.com.
