Powerball Winning Numbers for June 1, 2024
The latest **Powerball** drawing on June 1, 2024, revealed the winning numbers as 28, 38, 52, 54, and 68, with the Powerball number being 8. The **Power Play** multiplier for this draw was 2x. The estimated jackpot for this draw was a staggering $161 million, with a cash option of $74.8 million. The last time the Powerball jackpot was won was on May 6 by a player from **Florida**, who took home a massive $214.9 million.
Mega Millions Jackpot and Winning Numbers
The **Mega Millions** jackpot for the upcoming Tuesday drawing stands at an impressive $560 million, with a cash option of $258.4 million. The most recent drawing on May 28, 2024, had the winning numbers 12, 18, 48, 57, and 62, with the **Mega Ball** number being 4 and the **Megaplier** at 5x. Although there were no jackpot winners in the last draw, one ticket in **California** matched five numbers, securing a significant prize.
Recent Powerball Winner in California
A notable recent win in California was the $1.765 billion Powerball jackpot. The winning ticket was purchased at **Midway Market**, a family-owned store in **Frazier Park**, located about 100 miles north of downtown **Los Angeles**. The California Lottery identified **Theodorus Struyck** as the representative of a group of winners who bought the ticket. This announcement came five months after the ticket was purchased in October. The winning numbers for this draw were 22, 24, 40, 52, 64, and the Powerball number 10.
Powerball Drawing Delay and Winners
On April 6, 2024, the Powerball drawing experienced a delay due to one participating lottery needing additional time to complete required pre-draw procedures. Despite the delay, the drawing occurred, and the winning numbers were 22, 27, 44, 52, 69, with the Powerball number being 9. The jackpot was won by a ticket purchased in **Oregon**. Additionally, seven tickets matched five numbers, each winning a $1 million prize. These tickets were sold in **Florida**, **Arizona**, **Delaware**, **Iowa**, **Massachusetts**, **Michigan**, and **Wyoming**.
California Lottery Winner in Vacaville
Two winning Powerball tickets worth $484,265 each were sold in California. One ticket was sold at **Safeway** on Harbison Drive in **Vacaville**, and the other at a liquor store in **Inglewood**, Southern California. The winning numbers for this draw were 3, 18, 27, 36, 53, and the Powerball number was 12. The odds of matching five numbers are approximately 1 in nearly 11.7 million, while the odds of matching all five numbers plus the Powerball are about 1 in nearly 300 million.
How to Play Powerball and Mega Millions
Playing **Powerball** involves selecting five numbers from a pool of white balls numbered 1 to 69 and one red Powerball number from 1 to 26. Each ticket costs $2, with an additional $1 for the Power Play option, which can multiply non-jackpot prizes. **Mega Millions** tickets also cost $2 per play, with an additional $1 for the Megaplier option. Drawings for Powerball are held three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET, while Mega Millions drawings occur twice a week on Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ET.
Where to Buy Lottery Tickets
Lottery tickets can be purchased in-person at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. Some airport terminals also sell tickets. Additionally, online orders can be placed through the **Jackpocket** app in certain states. It is important to check the ticket purchase deadlines, which vary by state. For example, in **New Jersey**, the deadline is 9:59 p.m., while in **New York**, it is 10 p.m.
Broadcasting and Watching Drawings
Lottery drawings are broadcast live on the lottery website at 10:59 p.m. ET on drawing days. Some local television stations may also broadcast the drawings. For those who prefer online viewing, the drawings can be watched via **YouTube**.
Prize Payouts and Odds of Winning
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are approximately 292,201,338-to-1, while the odds of matching all five white balls are 11,688,053-to-1. For Mega Millions, the odds of winning the jackpot are about 1 in 302.6 million. Prizes range from $4 for matching the Powerball to the jackpot for matching all six balls. Matching one number (the Mega Ball) in Mega Millions wins a prize of $2, and matching two numbers, with one being the Mega Ball, wins $4.
Top Jackpots and Historical Context
The $1.765 billion Powerball jackpot won in California is the second-largest in U.S. history, behind only the $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot of 2022. This win ended a winless streak that extended back to July when another player won $1.08 billion in California. The largest Mega Millions jackpot ever won was $1.537 billion in October 2018.
Playing Responsibly
It is important to play the lottery responsibly. Information about gambling problems and helplines is available for those who need assistance. The California Lottery emphasizes that big wins give players hope and dreams while supporting public education funding in California through lottery proceeds. Contributions from players, retail partners, and lottery staff are crucial to this mission.
In conclusion, recent lottery draws in California have seen significant wins, with jackpots reaching impressive amounts. Whether playing Powerball or Mega Millions, players have the chance to win life-changing prizes while supporting important causes.
