Powerball Drawing: June 8, 2024
The next Powerball drawing is set for Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 10:59 p.m. ET. The jackpot has climbed to an impressive $206 million with a cash value of $95.7 million. This follows the recent drawing on June 5, where no one claimed the grand prize. The winning numbers for that draw were 8-44-45-51-69 with a Powerball of 12 and a Power Play multiplier of 3X.
How to Play Powerball
To participate in the Powerball lottery, players must select five numbers from a pool ranging from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. Players can either choose their own numbers or opt for a random selection by the lottery terminal. Each play costs $2. For an additional $1, players can add the Power Play option, which increases non-jackpot winnings by two to ten times when the jackpot is $150 million or less.
Powerball Ticket Purchase Deadlines
For those eager to try their luck, it’s important to note the ticket purchase deadlines. In Delaware, tickets can be bought until 9:45 p.m. ET on the day of the drawing. In New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the deadline extends to 9:59 p.m. ET. In the New York area, tickets are available until 10 p.m. ET.
Odds of Winning Powerball
The odds of winning the Powerball grand prize are approximately 1 in 292.2 million. However, there are nine ways to win prizes in Powerball, ranging from the grand prize to a $4 prize for matching just the red Powerball. The overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 24.87 based on a $2 play.
Mega Millions Drawing: June 7, 2024
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Friday, June 7, 2024, at 11 p.m. ET. The jackpot has reset to $20 million after a single ticket holder from Illinois won the $560 million jackpot on June 4. The winning numbers for that draw were 19-37-40-63-69 with a Mega Ball of 17 and a Megaplier of 3X.
How to Play Mega Millions
To play Mega Millions, participants must select five numbers from a pool of 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 25. Each play costs $2. For an additional $1, players can add the Megaplier option, which can multiply non-jackpot winnings by up to five times.
Mega Millions Ticket Purchase Deadlines
Mega Millions tickets can be purchased until 10 p.m. CT on the night of the draw. The drawings are held twice a week, every Tuesday and Friday at approximately 10 p.m. CT. The results can be watched live on YouTube.
Odds of Winning Mega Millions
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are approximately 1 in 302.6 million. Similar to Powerball, there are multiple ways to win prizes, with the lowest prize being $2 for matching just the Mega Ball. The overall odds of winning any prize in Mega Millions are 1 in 24.
Recent Lottery Wins and Updates
The recent Powerball drawing on June 5 saw no grand prize winner, but there was one Match 5 winner in California who took home $1 million. The previous Powerball jackpot was won on May 6 by a single winner who claimed $215 million.
In the Mega Millions drawing on June 4, apart from the grand prize winner in Illinois, two other tickets matched all five numbers without the Mega Ball, each worth $1 million. These tickets were sold in California and Maryland.
Lotto 6/49: June 8, 2024
Another exciting lottery to watch is the Lotto 6/49 draw on Saturday, June 8, 2024. The jackpot for this draw is a staggering $62 million. The draw machine contains three white balls worth $1 million each and one gold ball worth $62 million. The previous Classic Jackpot was won on June 1 with a ticket sold in Granby by Formule Groupe.
Responsible Gaming and Prize Information
Loto-Québec has been providing entertainment to Quebecers for over 50 years and is committed to responsible commercialization of lottery and gaming products. They have received the highest international certification in responsible gaming from the World Lottery Association. In 2023, Loto-Québec paid out over $1.6 billion in prizes to lottery winners.
Where to Find Results
For those who want to check the results of the upcoming draws, they can visit the respective lottery websites. Powerball results are available on the Powerball website, while Mega Millions results can be found on the Mega Millions website. Lotto 6/49 results are posted on the Loto-Québec website.
Conclusion
With the upcoming Powerball and Mega Millions drawings offering substantial jackpots, now is the perfect time to try your luck. Whether you choose to play Powerball, Mega Millions, or Lotto 6/49, remember to play responsibly and check the purchase deadlines to ensure your entry is valid. Good luck!
