In anticipation of the upcoming Powerball drawing on Saturday, the jackpot has swelled to a staggering $280 million, following a lack of jackpot winners in Wednesday’s draw.
The Powerball winning numbers, drawn just after 11 p.m. ET on Wednesday, were 3, 4, 51, 53, and 60, with a Powerball of 6 and a Power Play of 3X
Should a fortunate winner emerge on Saturday and opt for the cash alternative, they stand to pocket over $128.6 million, as per the lottery’s estimate. While no one claimed the jackpot or the Match 5 $1 million prize this time, Connecticut celebrated a Match 5 + Power Play $2 million winner, the lottery reports.
Excitement surrounds the $280 million jackpot, but the reality is that Powerball‘s top prize carries astronomical odds of 1 in 292.2 million. Despite the challenging odds, participants can acquire a ticket for $2 per play, selecting five Powerball winning numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. Alternatively, players can embrace chance and receive randomly generated numbers.
To seize the jackpot, aligning all five white Powerball winning numbers and the red Powerball is imperative
Powerball generously provides eight additional prize tiers based on the matched ball count, ranging from $4 to $1 million. For an extra dollar, players can engage in “Powerplay,” multiplying non-jackpot prizes by 2, 3, 4, 5, or 10 times.
The elusive 10X Powerplay option is reserved for jackpots under $150 million, Powerball clarifies. Additionally, the game introduces “Double Play,” a $1 add-on allowing players an extra chance to match their Powerball winning numbers after each Powerball drawing. Tickets are available at various retail locations, and in select U.S. states, the official digital lottery courier Jackpocket facilitates online purchases, revolutionizing the lottery experience.
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