Powerball Jackpot Continues to Grow
The next Powerball drawing is set to take place on Monday, June 10, 2024. The jackpot has risen to an estimated $221 million with a cash option of $104 million. This increase comes after no one matched all six numbers in the last drawing on Saturday, June 8, 2024. The winning numbers for that drawing were 8, 38, 52, 54, 64, and the Powerball was 15. The Power Play multiplier was 3X.
Details of the Last Drawing
In the most recent drawing, no one matched all five numbers plus the Powerball to win the grand prize. Additionally, no one matched all five numbers except for the Powerball, which would have been worth $1 million. The Double Play numbers for the same night were 11, 21, 57, 58, 68, and the Powerball was 5. Again, no tickets matched all six numbers, and no one matched all five numbers except for the Powerball, which would have been worth $500,000.
How to Play Powerball
Playing Powerball is straightforward. Each ticket costs $2. Players select five numbers from a pool of numbers ranging from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. Players can choose their own numbers or let the lottery terminal randomly pick them. For an additional $1, players can add the Power Play option, which multiplies non-jackpot winnings by up to ten times when the jackpot is $150 million or less.
Upcoming Mega Millions Drawing
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, 2024. The jackpot for this drawing is estimated at $30 million with a cash option of $13.9 million. The last Mega Millions drawing took place on Friday, June 7, 2024. The winning numbers were 3, 5, 12, 22, 66, and the Mega Ball was 7. The Megaplier was 4X. No one matched all six numbers to win the jackpot, so it continues to grow.
How to Play Mega Millions
To play Mega Millions, each ticket costs $2. Players select five numbers from a pool of numbers ranging from 1 to 70 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 25 for the gold Mega Ball. Players can choose their own numbers or let the lottery terminal randomly pick them. For an additional $1, players can add the Megaplier option, which increases non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, or five times.
Odds of Winning
The odds of winning the Powerball grand prize are approximately 1 in 292,201,338. The odds of winning the lowest prize, which is $4 for matching just the Powerball, are approximately 1 in 38.32. The overall odds of winning any prize in Powerball are approximately 1 in 24.87. For Mega Millions, the odds of winning the grand prize are approximately 1 in 302,575,350. The odds of winning the lowest prize, which is $2 for matching just the Mega Ball, are approximately 1 in 37.
Where to Buy Tickets
Powerball and Mega Millions tickets can be purchased in 45 states, as well as in Washington D.C. and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Tickets are not available in Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah. In some states, tickets can also be purchased online. For example, in Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington D.C., players can buy tickets online by registering with their local lotteries.
Broadcasting of Drawings
Both Powerball and Mega Millions drawings are broadcast live. The Powerball drawings take place at 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. The Mega Millions drawings are held at 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday. Players can watch the drawings live on the lottery’s official website or on local television stations, depending on their market.
Payout Options
Winners of the Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots have two payout options. The first option is an annuity, which is paid out over time with an immediate payment followed by annual payments that increase by 5% each year over 29 years. The second option is a cash payout, which is significantly lower than the advertised jackpot but is paid as a lump sum immediately.
Historical Data and Notable Wins
The largest Powerball jackpot ever won was $1.586 billion, which was split among three winners in California, Florida, and Tennessee in January 2016. The largest Mega Millions jackpot was $1.537 billion, won by a single ticket in South Carolina in October 2018. Recently, a man battling cancer won a $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot and decided to split the money with his wife and friend.
Conclusion
With the Powerball jackpot estimated at $221 million and the Mega Millions jackpot at $30 million, now is an exciting time for lottery players. The next Powerball drawing is on Monday, June 10, 2024, and the next Mega Millions drawing is on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Whether you choose your own numbers or let the lottery terminal pick them for you, the chance to win big is just a ticket away. Good luck!
