The Powerball lottery jackpot continues to rise after a lucky winner in Pennsylvania won $44 million in the August 19 drawing. Saturday’s winning numbers were 04-34-35-38-69, with Powerball 19 and Power Play 2X. The estimated jackpot now stands at $69 million, with a lump sum payment of approximately $34.1 million.
For those in select locations, the Double Play feature offers players another chance to match their Powerball numbers in a separate drawing, with a top cash prize of $10 million. Powerball is available in 45 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico, while the Double Play add-on is offered in 13 lottery jurisdictions including Pennsylvania and Michigan.
With a $2 ticket, players have a one in 292.2 million chance at becoming a Powerball jackpot champion. The drawings are held at 10:59 p.m. Eastern on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, with the deadline to purchase tickets at 9:45 p.m.
As the jackpot continues to climb, now is the time to grab your tickets and see if you could be the next big winner. Will you be the lucky one to claim the $69 million prize, or could you take home the top cash prize of $10 million from the Double Play drawing? Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the excitement and potential fortune that comes with playing Powerball.
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