The Powerball lottery jackpot continues to climb after a lucky winner in Pennsylvania scored $44 million in the August 19 drawing. With the estimated jackpot now at $364 million, the excitement is building as players eagerly await Saturday’s winning numbers: 05-14-20-41-57, Powerball: 06, Power Play: 3X. The Double Play feature offers players in select locations another chance to win big, 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, with the Double Play add-on available in 13 lottery jurisdictions including Pennsylvania and Michigan. With a $2 ticket offering a one in 292.2 million chance at winning the jackpot, players are urged to grab their tickets before the 9:45 p.m. deadline for a shot at the $364 million prize.
The lump sum payment before taxes for the current jackpot would be around $175.2 million, making it a life-changing win for any lucky player. With the next drawing scheduled for 10:59 p.m. Eastern on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, now is the time to try your luck and see if you could join the ranks of Powerball jackpot champions.
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