Atlanta, Georgia – The Powerball jackpot for Saturday’s drawing has reached an estimated $600 million, following no jackpot winner in Wednesday’s drawing.
The winning numbers for the March 16 drawing are 12, 23, 44, 57, and 61 with a Powerball of 5. The Power Play was 2X.
If there is a winner after Saturday’s drawing and they choose the cash option, they could take home $285.9 million, according to the lottery.
Players interested in participating can purchase a $2 Powerball ticket at various locations such as local convenience stores, gas stations, or grocery stores. In some states, tickets can also be bought online through authorized platforms.
To play, individuals select six numbers – five white balls ranging from 1 to 69 and one red Powerball number between 1 and 26. For an extra cost of $1, players can opt for a “Power Play” which can multiply non-jackpot prizes winnings by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or even 10X.
The odds of winning a Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million, while the overall odds of winning any Powerball prize stand at approximately 1 in 24.9.
Drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights, with the cash prize increasing for each drawing where there is no jackpot winner.
For those interested in checking the results and keeping track of winners, updates are available on the Powerball’s official website.
Participants can purchase tickets online through authorized platforms like Jackpocket in select U.S. states and territories, making it easier for individuals to engage in the lottery game from the comfort of their homes.