The Powerball lottery jackpot continues to climb after a lucky winner in Ohio scooped up $138 million in the July 3 drawing. With Wednesday’s winning numbers being 23-34-37-50-58, Powerball: 07, and Power Play: 2X, the estimated jackpot now stands at $154 million. The lump sum payment before taxes would be around $73.3 million.
Those feeling particularly lucky can also try their hand at the Double Play feature, giving players in select locations the chance to match their Powerball numbers in a separate drawing with a top cash prize of $10 million. Powerball is currently available in 45 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico, with the Double Play add-on feature available in 13 jurisdictions.
For just a $2 ticket, players have a one in 292.2 million chance of joining the exclusive club of Powerball jackpot winners. Drawings are held at 10:59 p.m. Eastern on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, with the deadline to purchase tickets set at 9:45 p.m. So, if you’re feeling lucky, now is the time to grab your tickets and check to see if this could be your night to strike it big in the Powerball lottery.
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