The Powerball jackpot has reached a staggering $620 million for this Saturday’s drawing, following the lack of a winner in Wednesday’s drawing. With such a massive prize on the line, excitement is brewing among lottery enthusiasts across the nation.
The winning numbers for the $620 million jackpot were drawn on Wednesday night at 11 p.m. ET. The lucky numbers that were selected are 27, 35, 41, 56, and 60, with the Powerball number being 16 and the Power Play at 2x. Unfortunately, no one managed to match all these numbers to claim the jackpot.
However, there were winners in the Match 5 + Power Play category, where players could bag an impressive $2 million. Kentucky, Colorado, and Virginia were the lucky states where players struck gold. Additionally, there were Match 5 winners in Kentucky and Rhode Island, who will each walk away with $1 million.
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are incredibly slim, standing at one in 292.2 million. Nevertheless, players still flock to gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and some airport terminals to purchase their tickets for just $2 per play. To participate, one must choose five numbers from one to 69 for the white balls and one number from one to 26 for the red Powerball.
Besides the jackpot, there are eight other ways to win in Powerball, with prizes ranging from $4 to $1 million, depending on the number of matched balls. For an additional $1, players can also opt for the “Powerplay” feature, which can increase non-jackpot winnings by 2, 3, 4, 5, or even 10 times.
In today’s digital age, tickets can be conveniently purchased online through the Jackpocket app in select states and territories. Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, providing a secure way for players to get in on the action. It should be noted that participants must be at least 18 years old, with some states requiring a minimum age of 19 or 21.
With a jaw-dropping $620 million pot up for grabs, the Powerball lottery has captured the attention of millions. Will you be the lucky individual to claim this life-changing prize?
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