The winning numbers for the Powerball draw on Saturday night were 26, 40, 41, 55 and 65. Powerball is 24 and Powerball is X2.
According to the Powerball website, no one has claimed the $101 million jackpot, which means that in the next draw on Thursday, July 8th, the jackpot will rise to an estimated $113 million (cash value of $80 million) .
Although there were no winners, 14 people successfully matched four numbers and Powerball and won a prize of $50,000. Two of them won $100,000 for purchasing Power Play.
Another 281 players matched four balls without Powerball and won a prize of $100. Thanks to Power Plays, 69 players’ bonuses doubled to $200.
The Powerball jackpot has never been won since then A player from Florida received $286 million in the draw on June 5The winning ticket was purchased at Circle K in Jacksonville.
How to play Powerball
Lottery draws are usually held twice every Wednesday and Saturday night at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Each draw is broadcast live from the lottery studio in Tallahassee, Florida.
The player chooses five numbers from 1 to 69, and a red powerball number from 1 to 26. Each ticket is $2 per game.
In some cases, players can also increase non-jackpot prizes by paying an additional $1 using the Power Play option.
According to the official website of Powerball, there is a 1 in 24.9 chance of winning any award. The odds of winning the big jackpot are much higher, at 1 in 292,201,338.
Winners can choose to choose their prize as an annuity, or pay a lower amount in one lump sum. The annuity option allows the winner to receive 30 payments per year for 29 years, with each payment increasing by 5% until the 30th and final payment.
If you do win the first prize (keep calm and…), please call the lottery official 1-800-222-0996.
Where can I play?
Powerball, together with Mega Millions, Is one of the most popular multi-state lotteries in the United States
You can play in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah do not sell lottery tickets.
You will no longer be able to buy tickets Idaho Beginning in August 2021, after state lawmakers voted to end the lottery there out of concerns about foreign participation.
Later this year, Powerball will expand beyond the United States, including Australia in 2021. The game will also be launched in the UK in 2022.
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