The Powerball Jackpot: Big Dreams and Bigger Odds

Current Jackpot

• Date: Saturday, December 27
• Prize: $21.1 million
• Cash Value: $9.2 million

Recent Win

• Date: Christmas Eve
• Prize: $1.8 billion (one of the largest in U.S. history)
• Location: Arkansas

Winning Numbers (December 27)

• Numbers: 62, 5, 34, 39, 20
• Powerball: 1
• Multiplier: 2x

Payout Options

• Immediate Payment: Annual checks over 29 years
• Lump Sum: Approximately $834.9 million before taxes

How to Play

• Cost: $2 per ticket
• Availability: 45 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
• Purchase Locations: Convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores, online (in some states)

Game Mechanics

• Number Selection: 5 white balls (1-69) + 1 red Powerball (1-26)
• Power Play: $1 extra for multiplied non-jackpot winnings (2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or 10x)
• Quick Pick: Computer-generated numbers

Drawing Schedule

• Days: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday nights
• No Winner: Prize keeps growing

Top Jackpots

• $2.04 billion: California, November 7, 2022

Online Play

• Platform: Jackpocket (official digital lottery courier)
• Features: Pick numbers, place orders, collect winnings via phone or computer