Powerball Jackpot Soars to $620 Million for Saturday’s Drawing
The Powerball jackpot continues to climb, reaching an impressive $620 million for the next drawing on Saturday. Wednesday’s drawing failed to produce a winner, leading to the increase in the jackpot amount.
The winning numbers for the Saturday, Dec. 23 drawing were 09, 14, 17, 18, 53, with the Powerball being 06 and the Power Play being 3X. If there is a winner on Saturday and they choose the cash option, they could take home $286.7 million after taxes.
However, the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are quite slim, standing at approximately one in 292.2 million. The overall odds of winning any prize in the Powerball game are about one in 24.9.
To participate in the Powerball game, players can purchase a ticket for $2 per play. They need to select five numbers from one to 69 for the white balls and one number from one to 26 for the red Powerball.
Besides the jackpot, Powerball offers eight other ways to win based on the number of matched balls, with non-jackpot prizes ranging from $4 to $1 million. Players can also choose to participate in the “Powerplay” option for an additional $1, which increases non-jackpot winnings. However, it is important to note that the 10X Powerplay option is only applicable to jackpots worth $150 million or less.
In some jurisdictions, players can utilize the “Double Play” feature for an additional chance to match their numbers after each Powerball drawing. This feature costs $1 per play.
Lottery tickets can be purchased from various locations such as gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and some airport terminals. For added convenience, online ticket purchases are also available through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in select U.S. states and territories. Jackpocket enables users to pick their lottery game and numbers, place orders, view tickets, and collect winnings using their phone or computer.
It is important to note that Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network and may earn revenue for audience referrals to its services. However, they are not affiliated with any State Lottery and provide resources for gambling problems.
To participate in the Powerball game, players must be at least 18 years old, with age requirements of 21+ in Arizona and 19+ in Nebraska. So, if you’re feeling lucky, make sure to grab your Powerball ticket and keep your fingers crossed for the big drawing on Saturday!
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