The Big Billion-Dollar Lottery Chase
The Powerball lottery has once again captured national attention, with the jackpot soaring to an astonishing $1 billion. However, no one claimed the grand prize during the latest drawing on Saturday night.
Winning Numbers and Prizes
- Winning Numbers: 1, 28, 31, 57, 58
- Powerball: 16
- Power Play: 2x
Despite no jackpot winner, several players secured substantial prizes:
- Two players from North Carolina and Pennsylvania each won $2 million by matching five numbers plus the Power Play.
- Five others from California, Florida, Michigan, New Jersey, and Virginia each won $1 million by matching five numbers.
Upcoming Drawing
The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Monday, December 15, with the jackpot now estimated at $1.10 billion, offering a cash value of $503.4 million. This drawing marks the 42nd consecutive rollover, tying a record for the most consecutive drawings in a single cycle.
Previous Jackpot
The last Powerball jackpot was won on September 6, when two tickets from Missouri and Texas split a massive $1.787 billion prize. The odds of winning the jackpot remain slim, at 1 in 292.2 million.
How to Play
Powerball is available in 45 states, including Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky, as well as in Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. You don't need to be a U.S. citizen or resident to play. Tickets can be purchased at gas stations, convenience stores, and supermarkets. In Ohio, tickets can also be bought online through the Ohio Lottery website.
- Cost: $2 per ticket
- Power Play Feature: Add $1 to multiply all winnings (except the jackpot)
- Double Play Feature: Add another $1 for a second chance to win $10 million
Gameplay
To play, select five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. You can choose your numbers or opt for a random selection. There are nine different ways to win, ranging from matching just the Powerball to matching all five numbers plus the Powerball.
