With no winners since July, the Powerball jackpot continues to climb after eclipsing $1 billion on Saturday.
The lottery jackpot is worth an estimated $1.2 billion with a cash value of $551.7 million. The next drawing will be held at 10:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 4. It is currently the third-largest prize in the Powerball’s history.
The last Powerball jackpot to be claimed reached $1.08 billion, when the winning ticket was sold in Los Angeles on July 19, making it the fourth-largest prize in the lottery’s history.
Here’s what to know about the Powerball lottery.
With no winners since July, the Powerball jackpot continues to climb after eclipsing $1 billion on Saturday.
The lottery jackpot is worth an estimated $1.2 billion with a cash value of $551.7 million. The next drawing will be held at 10:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 4. It is currently the third-largest prize in the Powerball’s history.
The last Powerball jackpot to be claimed reached $1.08 billion, when the winning ticket was sold in Los Angeles on July 19, making it the fourth-largest prize in the lottery’s history.
Here’s what to know about the Powerball lotteryWhen is the next Powerball drawing?
Powerball drawings are held three times a week, every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET. The next drawing is Wednesday, Oct. 4..
What were the last Powerball winning numbers?
The winning numbers from the Monday, Oct. 2 drawing were 12, 26, 27, 43 and 47. The red Powerball was 5 and the Power Play was 2X.
While there were no jackpot winners, there were Match 5 + Power Play $2 million winners in New York and South Carolina and Match 5 $1 million winners in Delaware and Michigan.
To win, match one of the nine ways:
5 white balls + 1 red Powerball = Grand prize.
5 white balls = $1 million.
4 white balls + 1 red Powerball = $50,000.
4 white balls = $100.
3 white balls + 1 red Powerball = $100.
3 white balls = $7.
2 white balls + 1 red Powerball = $7.
1 white ball + 1 red Powerball = $4.
1 red Powerball = $4.
There’s a chance to have your winnings increased two, three, four, five and 10 times through the Power Play for an additional $1 per play. Players can multiply non-jackpot wins up to 10 times when the jackpot is $150 million or less.
Where can you buy lottery tickets?
Tickets can be purchased in-person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these 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 allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.
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