The Powerball jackpot for Saturday’s drawing is now worth an estimated $1.30 billion after there was no jackpot winner in Wednesday’s drawing. The drawing was delayed due to an issue with ‘pre-draw procedures’, and players were instructed to hold on to their tickets. If there is a winner after Saturday’s drawing and they choose the cash option, they could take home $608.9 million. The Multi-State lottery could not provide an estimate for when the drawing will take place, but once the results are released, all winners will be posted on the Powerball website.
To play the Powerball, players need to purchase a $2 ticket at local convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores, or in some states, online. To play, six numbers must be chosen, including five white balls ranging from 1 to 69 and one red Powerball number between 1 and 26. Players can also add a “Power Play” option for $1 to increase non-jackpot prizes by multiplying winnings up to 10 times. Drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights, with the cash prize increasing if there is no jackpot winner.
Tickets can be purchased in person at various locations such as gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and some airport terminals. In select U.S. states and territories, tickets can also be ordered online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. These states include Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows players to select their game and numbers, place orders, view tickets, and collect winnings using their phone or computer.
The winning Powerball numbers for the 4/6/24 drawing were not immediately available due to the delay in the drawing. Once the lottery provides updates, the winning numbers will be released and posted on the Powerball website. Players are encouraged to keep their tickets handy and check online for the results. In the event of no jackpot winner, the prize money will continue to increase for the next drawing. By adding the “Power Play” option, players have the chance to multiply their winnings and increase their chances of winning non-jackpot prizes.
The delayed Powerball drawing with a $1.30 billion jackpot on the line generated anticipation and excitement among players waiting to see if they held the winning ticket. The possibility of taking home a cash prize of over $600 million added to the excitement of the massive jackpot. The delay in the drawing did not deter players from eagerly awaiting the results and checking online for the winning numbers. As the Powerball drawing date was rescheduled, players remained hopeful that someone would claim the significant jackpot prize and become the next Powerball winner.
