As the Powerball jackpot skyrockets to an astounding $1 billion, lottery enthusiasts across the nation are eagerly anticipating the upcoming drawing on Monday night. This monumental jackpot, which has been steadily growing for months, is now the fifth-largest in Powerball history.
The current estimated jackpot of $1 billion boasts a cash value of $483.8 million after no winners emerged from Saturday's drawing. The last Powerball winner was on January 1, when a fortunate player in Michigan clinched the $842 million jackpot.
The largest Powerball jackpot ever won was a staggering $2.04 billion in November 2022 by a single winner in California. Recently, the Mega Millions lottery saw a lucky player from New Jersey walk away with a massive $1.13 billion prize on March 26.
For those looking to test their luck, the Powerball drawing takes place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET. The winning numbers from the most recent drawing on March 30 were 12, 13, 33, 50, and 52, with the red Powerball number being 23 and a Power Play of 3X.
Players have the option to participate in the Power Play feature for an additional $1, which can multiply non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five, or even 10 times. The Match 5 with Power Play prize is consistently valued at $2 million.
To play Powerball, participants must select five numbers ranging from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are one in 292,201,338, while the overall odds of winning any prize stand at one in 24.87.
Tickets can be purchased at various locations such as gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and select airport terminals. Additionally, players in specific U.S. states and territories can order tickets online through the Jackpocket app, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.
As excitement builds for the $1 billion Powerball drawing, individuals are encouraged to play responsibly and adhere to legal age restrictions. For those seeking assistance with gambling-related issues, helplines are available for support.
With the anticipation mounting, the $1 billion Powerball jackpot has captured the attention of lottery enthusiasts nationwide, offering a chance at life-changing winnings for one lucky individual.
