The Powerball Jackpot: Dreams, Odds, and How to Play
Powerball Jackpot Worth $376 Million for Saturday’s Drawing
The Powerball jackpot for Saturday’s drawing is now estimated to be worth $376 million after Wednesday’s drawing produced no jackpot winner.
The Winning Numbers for the Feb. 24 Drawing
The numbers for the Feb. 24 Powerball drawing will be listed here once the results are released. Check back on Sunday morning for all Powerball updates.
No Jackpot Winner Last Night
Were you the lucky winner of the Powerball jackpot last night? Keep those tickets nearby and stay tuned as the results will be posted here as soon as they’re available.
To view the complete list of previous Powerball winners, please visit the lottery’s website.
Odds of Winning the Powerball Jackpot
While the $306 million Powerball jackpot may be tempting, it is crucial to remember that the chances of winning the top prize are extremely slim.
- The odds of winning a Powerball jackpot are approximately 1 in 292.2 million.
- The overall odds of winning a Powerball prize (across all tiers) are about 1 in 24.9.
To participate in the Powerball game, players can purchase a $2 ticket. They must choose five numbers from one to 69 for the white balls and one number from one to 26 for the red Powerball. Alternatively, players can opt for random numbers.
Additional Ways to Win and Potential Prizes
In addition to the grand prize, Powerball offers eight other ways to win based on the number of matched balls in the non-jackpot tiers.
The non-jackpot prizes range from $4 to $1 million. By paying an additional $1, players can select the “Powerplay” option, increasing non-jackpot winnings by 2, 3, 4, 5, or 10 times.
It’s worth noting that the 10X Powerplay option is only available for jackpots equal to or less than $150 million. Additionally, if the Powerplay feature is utilized, the “Match 5” prize for the second-tier is capped at $2 million.
Buying Powerball Tickets
Tickets can be purchased at various locations, including gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and some airport terminals. Additionally, you can order tickets online through a service like Jackpocket.
Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, view your ticket, and collect your winnings from your phone or computer.
Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. You must be of legal age to play. If you have a gambling problem, call the helpline in your area. Visit the Jackpocket website for full terms.
