Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $34 Million
The next Powerball drawing is set for Saturday, June 15, at 10:59 p.m. ET. The jackpot has risen to an estimated $34 million with a cash value of $16 million. This increase follows the June 12 drawing, where no one matched all six numbers to win the grand prize. The winning numbers for that drawing were 19, 30, 31, 61, 62, and the Powerball was 21. The Power Play multiplier was 2X.
In the June 12 drawing, there were no grand prize winners, but two tickets matched all five numbers except for the Powerball. These tickets, sold in California and Michigan, are each worth $1 million. The previous drawing on June 10 saw a grand prize winner from New Jersey, who took home a massive $222.6 million. The winning ticket was sold at Preet Food Mart on Chews Landing Road in Linden, Camden County.
How to Play Powerball
To play Powerball, participants must select five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. Players can choose their numbers manually or let the lottery terminal randomly pick them. Each play costs $2, and adding the Power Play option costs an additional $1 per play. The Power Play can multiply non-jackpot winnings by two, four, five, or ten times when the jackpot is $150 million or less.
Powerball drawings are held three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET. Tickets can be purchased until 9:45 p.m. ET on the day of the drawing in Delaware and until 9:59 p.m. ET in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. In addition to physical locations, tickets can also be purchased online in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $47 Million
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Friday, June 14, at 11 p.m. ET. The jackpot has grown to an estimated $47 million with a cash option of $21.8 million. This follows the June 11 drawing, where no tickets matched all six numbers. The winning numbers for that drawing were 1, 5, 7, 22, 24, and the Mega Ball was 8. The Megaplier was 4X.
In the June 11 drawing, four tickets matched five numbers (excluding the Mega Ball), each worth $1 million. These tickets were purchased in Georgia, Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania. Additionally, two tickets in Florida and one in New York matched five numbers plus added the Megaplier, each worth $4 million.
How to Play Mega Millions
To play Mega Millions, participants must select five numbers from 1 to 70 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 25 for the Mega Ball. Players can choose their numbers manually or use the Quick Pick option for random number selection. Each play costs $2, and adding the Megaplier option costs an additional $1 per play. The Megaplier can multiply non-jackpot winnings by two, three, four, or five times.
Mega Millions drawings are held twice a week on Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ET. Tickets can be purchased at various locations, including gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and some airport terminals. In certain states, tickets can also be purchased online through the Jackpocket app.
Odds of Winning
The odds of winning the Powerball grand prize are approximately 1 in 292,201,338. The lowest prize, $4 for matching just the red Powerball, has odds of 1 in 38.32. Overall, the odds of winning any prize in Powerball are 1 in 24.87 based on a $2 play.
For Mega Millions, the odds of winning the jackpot are approximately 1 in 302,575,350. The odds of matching all five white balls are approximately 1 in 12,607,306. Prizes range from $2 for matching just the Mega Ball to the grand prize jackpot.
Payout Options for Winners
Winners of both Powerball and Mega Millions have two payout options: annual payments spread over thirty years (annuity) or a lump sum payment. The annuity option provides an immediate payment followed by annual payments that increase by about five percent each year over twenty-nine years. The lump sum payment is significantly lower than the advertised jackpot amount but is paid immediately.
Additional Information and Contact Details
For more information about Powerball and Mega Millions, including detailed payout information and commonly drawn numbers, visit the official websites of each lottery. If you have any questions or need further assistance, you can contact the respective lottery organizations or follow updates from reporters like Raphael Romero Ruiz and Chris Sims on social media.
As the excitement builds for the next drawings, remember to play responsibly and be aware of the odds. Good luck to all participants, and may the odds be ever in your favor!
