The chances of winning Powerball and Mega Millions are not your favour
The chances of hitting a jackpot with the Mega Millions or Powerball are around 192 million. Here’s what you’re more likely to land than a big buck.
The Powerball Jackpot on Wednesday, September 3rd was an eye-opening $1.3 billion after beating the $1 billion mark, making it the fifth largest in gaming history.
If someone matches all five numbers and Powerball, you can opt for a one-off cash payment of $589 million.
No one took the jackpot home on Monday, September 1st, but there was a lucky winner. Two people from Montana and North Carolina took home $2 million, while 10 people from California, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey (two), New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia won $1 million.
The Powerball drawing on Wednesday, September 3rd marks the 41st straight drawing without a Powerball winner. The last time the jackpot hit came back in May when tickets were sold in California.
When will the next Powerball picture be?
The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Wednesday, September 3rd at 11pm. You can view the drawings on Powerball.com or on YouTube.
What are the top 10 Powerball Jackpots?
- 20.4 Billion Dollars – November 7, 2022 – California
- $1.765 billion – October 11, 2023 – California
- $1.58 billion – January 13, 2016 – California, Tennessee, Florida
- $1.326 billion – April 6, 2024 – Oregon
- $1.3 billion – September 3, 2025 – TBD
- $1.08 billion – July 19, 2023 – California
- $842.4 million – January. 1, 2024 – Michigan
- $768.4 million – March 27, 2019 – Wisconsin
- $758.7 million – August 23, 2017 – Massachusetts
- $754.6 million – February 6, 2023 – Washington
How to play Powerball
To play Powerball Lottery, you will need to buy a ticket for $2. Tickets are available at a variety of locations, including local convenience stores, gas stations and grocery stores. In some states, you can also purchase Powerball tickets online.
Once you have your ticket, you will need to select six numbers. Five of these are white balls from 1 to 69 and one red Powerball from 1 to 26. Plus, you’ll have the option to add a “Power Play” for $1.
The “Power Play” multiplier can be multiplied by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or 10x on the prize.
If you feel unlucky or want your computer to do your job, the “quick pick” option is available. Here, the computer-generated numbers are printed on the Powerball ticket. To win a jackpot, players must match all five white balls with any order and Red Powerball.
The Powerball painting takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturday nights. If no one wins the jackpot, the prize money will continue to be engraved.
Where to buy lottery tickets
Tickets can be purchased directly at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
You can also order tickets online Jack Pocket, the official digital lottery delivery company of the USA Today Networkthese US and territories include Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Maine, Maine, Maine, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington, DC, and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app lets you select lottery games and numbers, order, view tickets, collect prizes, and all on your phone or home computer.
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