Powerball Jackpot Soars to $118 Million; One Lucky Winner Takes Home $207 Million
Get your tickets ready! The Powerball lottery jackpot has climbed to an impressive $118 million following a monumental win in California, where one fortunate player snagged $207 million during the May 31 drawing. Will tonight be your night of luck?
For Saturday’s drawing, the winning numbers were 03-16-32-52-62, with Powerball 24 and a Power Play multiplier of 3X. Additionally, the Double Play winning numbers were 01-26-29-44-52, with Powerball 26. The estimated lump sum payout for the current jackpot, before taxes, would be approximately $53.1 million.
The Double Play feature, available in select locations, offers players an extra chance to match their numbers in a separate drawing held immediately after the regular game. This additional drawing has a top cash prize of $10 million.
Powerball is played across 45 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico, with the Double Play add-on option available in 13 jurisdictions, including Pennsylvania and Michigan. Ticket prices start at just $2, providing players a shot at the jackpot with odds of one in 292.2 million.
Drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time, with ticket purchases closing at 9:45 p.m. So, don’t miss your chance to join the ranks of Powerball champions – grab your tickets now!
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