Powerball lottery
The Powerball lottery has once again taken maximum news headlines as no one was able to match all six numbers in the drawing held on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. The jackpot rollover continues to build excitement as it reaches an unbelievable sum. Here’s all you need to know about the latest results, upcoming draws, and how you can participate.
Monday, Oct. 21, 2024 : Winning Numbers – LIVE RESULT
Monday night, the drawing winning numbers are as follows:
* Main Numbers: 1, 25, 57, 62, 64
* Powerball: 15
* Power Play Multiplier: 2X
There is no jackpot winner yet. Thus, the top prize will carry on increasing; two lucky tickets were sold from Florida and Texas, of which matched all white five number, went home with $1 million. Players came close to the grand prize but went home with million dollars.
Double Play Results
The lucky winners who played the Double Play feature include the following numbers:
Double Play Numbers: 2, 3, 7, 26, 34
Double Play Powerball: 1
Double Play allows players to have a second chance to win the money based on the same set of numbers they used. No huge winner emerged in Double Play as well but the excitement in the rising jackpots keeps everyone looking forward to the next draw.
How Much Is the Powerball Jackpot Now?
The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $478 million for Wednesday night’s drawing, Oct. 23, 2024; no one matched all six numbers, so there is as of yet, no jackpot winner.
However, someone did match five of the numbers plus the Powerball and will receive a paydirt amount of $1 million. The ticket was purchased at a convenience store in Williamsport.
Finally, someone matched four of the numbers along with the Powerball to win $50,000.
Though no one took home the top prize, many lucky ticket-holders walked home with some serious cash:
* Two tickets-one from Florida and one from Texas-hit the five white numbers, but they were off by the Powerball. Each of those is a $1 million winner.
* Many smaller prizes were paid out by lottery officials around the country to players who matched fewer numbers than that, especially those who used the Power Play multiplier.
For instance, the Power Play feature on Monday night was at 2X. The feature doubled the non-jackpot prizes of those players who won those smaller prizes. Look at your tickets-you might be a winner!
How many Powerball numbers do I have to match in order to win?
You don’t need to match all six to win Powerball. Here is a quick breakdown of what you need to win:
* Match 5 white balls + Powerball: Jackpot!
* Match 5 white balls: $1 million
* Match 4 white balls + Powerball: $50,000
* Match 4 white balls: $100
* Match 3 white balls + Powerball: $100
* 3 white balls: $7
* 2 white balls + Powerball: $7
* 1 white ball + Powerball: $4
* Powerball only: $4
The Power Play multiplier allows you to multiply your winnings, except for the jackpot, by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X or even 10X depending on the number drawn for that game.
How to Play Powerball
Playing Powerball is simple and intuitive. A ticket costs $2. You have to choose six numbers in total:
* Five white number between 1 and 69.
* One red Powerball between 1 and 26.
You can either hand-pick your own numbers or go for a Quick Pick, whereby a computer will randomly determine the numbers for you. To enhance your chances of winning minor prizes, you can activate Power Play for a buck. This feature will multiply any prize you might win, except the jackpot.
In some states, for an extra chance of winning, Double Play is available. Double Play costs one dollar more than the base game. The drawing in the Double Play varies on each draw with a maximum top prize of $10 million.
When is the next Powerball drawing?
Powerball drawings take place three times a week, on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, at 10:59 pm ET. The next drawing is on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, with an estimated jackpot of $478 million.
How do I buy Powerball tickets?
You can easily find an available Powerball ticket at most convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores all over the United States. Moreover, some states have enabled one to buy their tickets online, therefore, making it more convenient in playing. Some of the available states where you can purchase your ticket online include New York, Texas, and Colorado.
More than that, some states and jurisdictions allow players to buy tickets via apps like Jackpocket. From there, you can choose your numbers, place your order, and even check results from the comfort of your phone or computer.
Mega Millions Update
So isn’t Powerball the only lottery making waves. The Mega Millions continues to grow as well, with no winner for the Friday night drawing. The numbers were 4, 9, 26, 39, 58, and the Mega Ball was 23. The Megaplier was 4X. The current Mega Millions jackpot is an estimated $205 million, with a cash option of $88.4 million.
Highest Powerball Jackpots Won in 2024:
Summary of the largest Powerball jackpot winners up to 2024:
$842.4 million – Jan. 1, 2024, Michigan
$1.362 billion- April 6, 2024, Oregon
$214.9 million – May 6, 2024, Florida
$222.6 million – June 10, 2024, New Jersey
$139.3 million – July 3, 2024, Ohio
$213.8 million – Aug. 12, 2024, Pennsylvania
$44.3 million – Aug. 19, 2024, California
Powerball is still the game for the masses with life-changing jackpots galore. Despite nobody winning the last draw, several players still received significant prizes. The jackpot now stands at $478 million and seems set to continue growing. If you are a regular player or trying your luck, now might be the moment for you to become the next millionaire Powerball winner. Good luck!