The Powerball jackpot just keeps climbing. No one hit the winning numbers in Saturday night’s drawing, pushing the estimated prize to a massive $654 million. If you’re planning to take a shot at it, the next drawing is set for Monday night, November 24.
Saturday’s numbers were 28, 32, 36, 51, 69, with the Powerball: 2.
To snag the jackpot, you’ve got to match all six numbers—including that Powerball.
Powerball drawings go live on ABC 7 New York every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. (ET). And yes, tickets are still just $2 per play.
A Look at Recent Big Wins
Earlier this month, Mega Millions crowned a new multimillionaire in Georgia. The lucky player scored a $980 million jackpot, beating almost impossible odds of 1 in 290.5 million. The winning numbers were 1, 8, 11, 12, 57, and the Gold Mega Ball: 7.
Winners get two payout choices:
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Annuity: spread over annual payments
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Cash option: a one-time lump sum (for this jackpot, that would have been about $452.2 million before taxes)
If more than one person hits the jackpot, the cash is split accordingly.
This year has already seen several huge wins. Back in September, two Powerball players—one in Missouri and one in Texas—shared a nearly $1.8 billion jackpot, one of the biggest in U.S. history.
While the current Mega Millions jackpot isn’t top-10 material for overall U.S. lotteries, it still ranks as the eighth-largest Mega Millions prize since the game launched in 2002.
Where You Can Play
Both Mega Millions and Powerball tickets are available in:
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45 states
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Washington, D.C.
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U.S. Virgin Islands
Fun fact: Half of the proceeds from every Mega Millions ticket stay right where they’re sold, and each state decides how those funds are used.
FAQs
Q1. What time is the Powerball drawing?
A1. Powerball drawings take place Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. (ET).
Q2. Where can I buy Powerball tickets?
A2. Tickets are sold in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Each local lottery agency oversees the game in its own area, including how profits are distributed.
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