Powerball is an American lottery game offered by 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands Powerball — The American lottery game known as Powerball, which was introduced on April 19th in the year of our lord 1992 and is managed by the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL). Draws are held 3 times a week on Mondays, Wednes)days and Saturdays at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time (9:59pm Central; 8:59 pm Mountain; &7:55 pm Pacific). Drawings take place in The Florida Lottery’s studio located in Tallahassee.
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How to Play Powerball
Powerball: Players in Powerball choose five amounts from 1 to 69(the “white balls”) and a single number among inch along with also twenty six (the’red ball’). You need to match all five white balls (in any order) and the Powerball to win a jackpot, which has odds of about 1 in 292.201 million. A ticket costs $2, and conditions are available to increase the odds — with Power Play that boosts non-jackpot prizes or Double Play that enters the same numbers in another drawing.
Prize Tiers and Odds
Powerball has nine prize categories all the way from $4 for matching just the Powerball to jackpot. The minimum jackpot is $20 million, but the prize can get much bigger than that. The Table Below Shows A Breakdown Of The Prize Structure And Additional Information On Those Prizes
| Match | Prize Amount | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 5 of 5 + Powerball | Jackpot | 1 in 292,201,338 |
| 5 of 5 | $1,000,000 | 1 in 11,688,054 |
| 4 of 5 + Powerball | $50,000 | 1 in 913,129 |
| 4 of 5 | $100 | 1 in 36,525 |
| 3 of 5 + Powerball | $100 | 1 in 14,494 |
| 3 of 5 | $7 | 1 in 580 |
| 2 of 5 + Powerball | $7 | 1 in 701 |
| 1 of 5 + Powerball | $4 | 1 in 92 |
| Powerball Only | $4 | 1 in 38 |
Record-Breaking Jackpots
Powerball is known for its massive jackpots. The biggest ever jackpot (£2.04bn) was won in November 2022, by a single ticket holder who chose to remain anonymous Winners can choose between a 30-payment annuity plan that is distributed in growing amounts over 29 years, or a one-time lump-sum cash payment (assuming they pay the full advertised jackpot amount).
Recent Draw Results
In the Powerball drawing held on September 4, 2024, the winning numbers were:
- 7
- 10
- 21
- 33
- 59
- Powerball: 20
- Power Play Multiplier: 3x
The jackpot for this draw was estimated at $93 million, but no jackpot winner emerged. However, one ticket purchased in Michigan matched all five white balls and won $1 million.
Upcoming Draw
The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for September 7, 2024, with the jackpot rising to $112 million. For more information, players can visit the official Powerball website or check with local lottery retailers.
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FAQ-
What time is the US Powerball drawing tonight?
The Powerball drawing tonight will take place at 10:59 PM Eastern Time.
What time is the Powerball drawing in Mississippi tonight?
The Powerball drawing in Mississippi tonight will take place at 10:00 PM Central Time.
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