The Powerball jackpot for the upcoming Saturday drawing has soared to an estimated $306 million following the absence of a winner in Wednesday’s drawing. Scheduled just after 11 p.m. EST on Saturday, the winning numbers will be revealed, potentially making someone a multi-millionaire.
In the event of a Saturday winner opting for the cash alternative, they could walk away with more than $144.5 million, as reported by the lottery authorities.
Here are the winning numbers from the February 17 drawing:
- White balls: 6, 28, 59, 62, 69
- Powerball: 21
- Power Play: 3X
It’s paramount to note that no one clinched the Powerball jackpot the previous night. However, a fortunate player in California managed to match all five white balls, securing a $1 million windfall.
For the full record of past Powerball winners, interested parties can access the lottery’s official website.
Despite the allure of the substantial $306 million jackpot, it’s crucial to acknowledge the slim odds of claiming Powerball’s top prize. The chances of winning the jackpot stand at approximately 1 in 292.2 million, making it an exceedingly rare feat.
Additionally, the overall odds of securing any Powerball prize, across all tiers, are roughly 1 in 24.9.
Participation in the Powerball game entails purchasing a ticket for $2 per play. Players must select five numbers ranging from one to 69 for the white balls, alongside one number from one to 26 for the red Powerball. Alternatively, players can opt for random number allocation.
To clinch the jackpot, participants must match all five white balls and the red Powerball.
Beyond the grand prize, Powerball offers eight additional winning tiers based on the number of matched balls. The non-jackpot prizes vary from $4 to $1 million. By adding an extra $1, players can opt for the “Powerplay” feature, which multiplies non-jackpot winnings by 2, 3, 4, 5, or 10 times.
It’s worth noting that the 10X Powerplay option is exclusively available for jackpots worth $150 million or less. Moreover, the “Match 5” prize for the second tier is capped at a maximum of $2 million when utilizing the Powerplay feature.
Some jurisdictions also offer an additional feature called “Double Play” for $1 per play, providing players with another opportunity to match their numbers after each Powerball drawing.
Lottery tickets can be purchased in person at various locations such as gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and select airport terminals. Alternatively, players in certain U.S. states and territories can order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier.
Available in states including Arizona, New Jersey, Ohio, and Texas, the Jackpocket app enables users to choose their lottery game and numbers, place orders, view tickets, and collect winnings using their mobile devices or computers.