CLEVELAND — After one lucky ticket hit a Mega Millions jackpot worth $1.13 billion just last week, another monstrous lottery prize is up for grabs as the Powerball jackpot stands at $1.3 billion for the next drawing on Saturday, April 6 -- and the winner could be you!
When is the cutoff time to buy a Powerball ticket? What’s the cash option if you win? What are the odds of winning a Powerball jackpot? We break down everything you need to know by answering these top questions and more below…
What is the deadline to buy a Powerball ticket for the next drawing?
The Ohio Lottery says Powerball ticket sales close at 10 p.m. EST on the day of each drawing, which happens every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
What time is the next Powerball drawing?
10:59 p.m. EST on Saturday, April 6, 2024.
What is the jackpot?
The jackpot currently stands at $1.3 billion.
What is the cash option worth?
Winners have the choice to select a lump-sum payout, which is worth $608.9 million for this drawing.
What if nobody hits the jackpot?
The prize money will increase once again before the next drawing, which will be held Monday, April 8, 2024 -- the same day as the solar eclipse.
How much are Powerball tickets?
Each Powerball ticket costs $2. You can also add the Power Play option, which gives players the chance at larger secondary prizes by paying an additional $1 per ticket.
How many numbers are there?
The game consists of white balls numbered from 1 to 69. The red Powerballs are numbered from 1 to 26.
Can I pick my own numbers?
Yes. There’s also an option for the machine to auto-pick for you.
What are the odds of winning the jackpot?
Jackpot (matching all five numbers with the Powerball): One in 292,201,338
What are the other prizes?
Powerball lottery officials say there are nine ways to win money that range from the jackpot to just a couple bucks. Here are highlights of those odds:
- $1 million prize (matching all five numbers, but missing the Powerball): One in 11,688,053.52
- $50,000 prize (matching four numbers with the Powerball): One in 913,129.18
- $100 prize (matching four numbers, but missing the Powerball): One in 36,525.17
- $100 prize (matching three numbers with the Powerball): One in 14,494.11
- $7 prize (matching three numbers): One in 579.76
- $7 prize (matching two numbers with the Powerball): One in 701.33
- $4 prize (matching one number with the Powerball): One in 91.98
- $4 prize (matching the Powerball): One in 38.32
Those prizes can be multiplied, however, if the ticketholder upgraded to the Power Play option.
What are the lucky numbers pulled in the most recent Powerball drawings?
Here’s a look at winning numbers from the last 10 drawings…
- April 3, 2024: 11, 38, 41, 62, 65 and Powerball 15
- April 1, 2024: 19, 24, 40, 42, 56 and Powerball 23
- March 30, 2024: 12, 13, 33, 50, 52 and Powerball 23.
- March 27, 2024: 37, 46, 57, 60, 66 and Powerball 8.
- March 25, 2024: 7, 11, 19, 53, 68 and Powerball 23
- March 23, 2024: 6, 23, 25, 34, 51 and Powerball 3
- March 20, 2024: 13, 22, 27, 54, 66 and Powerball 9
- March 18, 2024: 10, 17, 20, 39, 44 and Powerball 16
- March 16, 2024: 12, 23, 44, 57, 61 and Powerball 5
- March 13, 2024: 21, 29, 54, 59, 62 and Powerball 4
Has anybody recently won a Powerball jackpot in Ohio?
Yes! One lucky ticket sold at a GetGo in Macedonia hit a Powerball jackpot worth $252.6 million last year in the April 19 drawing.