The Powerball jackpot hit $1.2 billion with a cash value option of $551.7 million. This is the third-largest prize in the game’s history and the seventh-largest amount of any U.S. lottery jackpot.
The draw for the jackpot money continues without a big prize winner, which means the pool of prize money has exceeded the billion-dollar mark. Lottery players have seen jackpots reach great heights in 2023.
The next big winner will be the fifth Powerball jackpot winner of 2023. Could it be you?
Before you go out and purchase your Powerball tickets, here’s everything you need to know about drawing days and times, how to play the lottery in Arizona and where to watch the draw.
When is the next Powerball drawing?
The next draw is on Wednesday, Oct. 4.
What time is the next Powerball drawing in Arizona?
The next drawing is at 10:59 p.m. ET or 7:59 p.m. Arizona time on Oct. 4.
How much is the Powerball jackpot amount?
The jackpot pool is set to grow to an estimated $1.2 billion and a cash value of $551.7 million.
What were the winning Powerball numbers on Oct. 2, 2023?
The winning numbers for Monday night’s drawing were 12, 26, 27, 43 and 47. The Powerball was 5. The Power Play was 2X.
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Did anyone win Powerball on Oct. 2, 2023?
Nobody claimed a jackpot-winning ticket from the Oct. 2 Powerball drawing. However, players do not need to match all six numbers to win a prize on the Powerball.
Tickets purchased in Delaware and Michigan matched the first five numbers, with the exception of the Powerball, winning $1 million. Another two tickets purchased in New York and South Carolina also matched the five winning numbers and had the additional Power Play worth $2 million.
What was the Powerball jackpot for Oct. 2, 2023?
The Powerball jackpot for Monday night’s draw was for an estimated $1.04 billion and a cash value of $478.2 million.
Where to buy Powerball tickets
The Arizona Lottery has a “Where to Play” map that folks interested in participating can use to find the nearest store to purchase tickets.
How much do Powerball tickets cost?
If you are looking to purchase a ticket for the next Powerball draw, you should expect to pay $2 for each play. You can also purchase Power Play which will multiply your winnings for another $1 per play.
What is the cut-off time for buying Powerball tickets?
According to the Arizona Lottery’s website, the cut-off time for purchasing Powerball tickets is 6:59 p.m. Arizona time on the night of the draw.
Where to watch Powerball drawings
The Powerball drawing is streamed live on the lottery website. It may also air on a local television station in your area.
When are Powerball drawing days?
The Powerball drawings happen three times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET or 7:59 p.m. Arizona time.
How to play Powerball
In order to hit it big on the Powerball, you must match all six numbers on your ticket. But you don’t have to hit it big to win a prize with the Powerball.
You can win smaller prizes by matching five numbers on the ticket.
What are the Powerball payout options?
If you win the Powerball jackpot and are deciding on how to cash in, you should know you have options.
There are two payout options:
- Paid in full over time.
- Half the amount upfront.
With the first option, the jackpot amount is spread out over 30 years as an annual payment. With the latter, the winner receives just over half that amount as a lump sum payment.
If you don’t win the jackpot, but instead win a smaller prize, the Powerball website has a helpful chart to see what you won.
How many numbers do you need to win in Powerball?
In order to win a prize, you only need to match one number. Here is a list of winning combinations.
- Matching the Powerball number: $4.
- 1 Winning number + Powerball number: $4.
- 2 Winning numbers + Powerball number: $7.
- 3 Winning numbers: $7.
- 3 Winning numbers + Powerball number: $100.
- 4 Winning numbers: $100.
- 4 Winning numbers + Powerball number: $50,000.
- 5 Winning numbers: $1 million.
- 5 Winning numbers + Powerball number: Grand prize.
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