UPDATE: The Powerball drawing on Saturday night revealed that only two lucky tickets matched the winning numbers for the staggering $1.787 billion jackpot, purchased in Missouri and Texas. However, if you didn’t win the jackpot, hold onto your ticket! More than 9.9 million tickets are cash winners from this drawing.
While the jackpot is the highlight, Powerball offers eight ways to win, giving players a 1 in 24.87 chance of snagging some cash. The second-largest prize, valued at $1 million, was claimed by 18 winners who matched all five main numbers but missed the Powerball. Winning tickets were sold in California, Illinois, New York, Ohio, and Texas, with multiple winners in each state.
The excitement doesn’t stop there. Two tickets, one from Kansas and another from Texas, leveraged the Power Play option to double their winnings from $1 million to $2 million. The Power Play costs an additional $1 and randomly selects a multiplier before each drawing. On Saturday, the multiplier was 2X.
Further down the payout scale, $50,000 prizes were awarded to 17 tickets that matched four numbers plus the Powerball. A total of 232 tickets won this prize, with another 90 tickets doubling their winnings through the Power Play option.
Even smaller wins can add up, with $100 awarded for matching three main numbers and the Powerball, or four main numbers without the Powerball. Players who matched two main numbers and the Powerball or three main numbers will receive $7. The smallest prize of $4 is available for those matching the Powerball number or one white ball and the Powerball.
If your ticket matched any numbers, it’s crucial to keep it safe and sign it. The process for claiming your prize varies depending on your location, so check your local regulations for deadlines and procedures.
What’s next? Powerball fans are eagerly awaiting the next drawing, with hopes of even bigger jackpots and more winners. Stay tuned for updates and keep those tickets handy!
