Is today your lucky day?
The lottery jackpot for Saturday night’s drawing is an estimated $117 million, with a cash option of $53.4 million, according to the Powerball website.
The last big win was on December 7, when a New York lottery player won the $256 million Powerball jackpot.
Meanwhile, the Mega Millions jackpot in Tuesday’s drawing is $1.15 billion, the fifth-largest ever, with a cash option of $516.1 million, according to the MegaMillions website.
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What were the winning numbers for Powerball 12/25/24?
Check back here at 11pm to see the winning Powerball numbers for Wednesday, December 25, 2024:
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When is the next Powerball drawing?
Powerball drawings are held three times a week – Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 PM Monday drawings were added for 2021.
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When is the latest time I can buy Powerball tickets?
Deadlines for purchasing Powerball tickets vary by state, so don’t wait until the last minute. New Jersey’s deadline is 9:59 p.m. on the day of the drawing, while New York’s deadline is 10 p.m.
Click here to see a complete list of Powerball lottery cutoff times by state or jurisdiction.
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How do I play Powerball?
Each ticket costs $2, but you can add Power Play for $1, which will increase your potential winning amount to five times your original winnings (except for the jackpot and Game 5). There is also a 10x Power Play possibility when the jackpot is below $150 million.
Each player selects 5 numbers from 1 to 69 for the white ball and one number from 1 to 26 for the red power ball. However, you can also have the lottery machine generate a quick ballot with random numbers for you.
Prizes range from $4 for matching the Powerball to $1 million for matching all five white balls (except California) to the grand prize for matching all six balls. You can view all prize payouts on the Powerball website.
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Where can I buy Powerball?
You can play in 45 states, as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Where can I buy lottery tickets?
You can purchase tickets in person at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
You can also order lottery tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in the following U.S. states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app lets you select lottery games and numbers, place your order, view your tickets and claim your winnings, all from your phone or home computer.
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How do I watch the Powerball drawing?
Powerball drawings air live on the lottery website on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:59 pm ET. You can view the drawing by clicking here .
The drawing may also be broadcast on local television stations in your market.
What are my chances of winning?
Playing Powerball can be exciting, but don’t spend millions before winning.
The odds of winning the jackpot are 292,201,338 to 1.
The odds of matching all five white balls are 11,688,053 to 1.
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Lump sum or annuity?
The major U.S. lotteries offer two jackpot payout options: annuity and cash.
Annuity options pay out over time. First there are immediate payments, then 29 annual payments, increasing by 5% each year.
The cash option is significantly lower than the advertised jackpot, but it’s a one-time payment. You don’t have to wait decades to get all your money.
Can I win big and remain anonymous?
In some states, such as New Jersey, you can win anonymously. That wasn’t always the case, but now winners can remain anonymous under a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
In other states, the winner’s name and hometown are matters of public record. Check with your state lottery for more information.
Top 10 Biggest Powerball Jackpots
Here are the top 10 jackpots since the Powerball lottery’s inception in 1992:
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$1.586 billion, January 13, 2016: Three winners in California, Florida and Tennessee
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$758.7 million, August 23, 2017: Winning in Massachusetts
What is the largest lottery jackpot ever in the United States?
Here are the top jackpots won in the U.S. Powerball and Mega Millions lotteries:
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$1.586 Billion, Powerball, January 13, 2016: Three winners in California, Florida and Tennessee
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$1.15 billion, Mega Millions, December 27:
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$758.7 million, Powerball, August 23, 2017: Win in Massachusetts
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$687.8 Million, Powerball, October 27, 2018: Two New York-Iowa Winners
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This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Powerball Winning Numbers Drawing for Wednesday, December 25, 2024
