13 things more likely to happen than winning the Powerball jackpot
Hoping to win the Powerball jackpot? Here are 13 things more likely to happen than becoming an instant millionaire.
Kaitlyn Kanzler, Wochit
The Powerball lottery jackpot continued to climb after no one matched all six numbers on Saturday night.
Grab your tickets and let’s check your numbers to see if Santa left a winning ticket under your Christmas tree.
Here are the numbers for the Monday, Dec. 25, Powerball jackpot worth an estimated $638 million with a cash option of $321.1 million.
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Powerball winning numbers 12/25/23
The winning numbers for Monday night’s drawing were 5, 12, 20, 24, 29, and the Powerball is 4. The Power Play was 2X.
Did anyone win Powerball last night, Monday, Dec. 25th, 2023?
Results are pending.
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How many Powerball numbers do you need to win a prize?
You only need to match one number in Powerball to win a prize. However, that number must be the Powerball worth $4. Visit powerball.com for the entire prize chart.
What is the Powerball payout on matching 2 lottery numbers?
Matching two numbers won’t win anything in Powerball unless one of the numbers is the Powerball. A ticket matching one of the five numbers and the Powerball is also worth $4. Visit powerball.com for the entire prize chart.
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When is the next Powerball drawing?
Drawings are held three times per week at approximately 10:59 p.m. ET every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
How much is a Powerball ticket?
A single Powerball ticket costs $2. Pay an additional $1 to add the Power Play for a chance to multiply all Powerball winnings except for the jackpot. Players can also add the Double Play for one more $1 to have a second chance at winning $10 million.
How to play Powerball
Mega Millions numbers: Mega Millions winning numbers Friday, Dec 22, 2023. Lottery jackpot drawing at $73M
Mega Millions drawing winning numbers
The Mega Millions continued to rise after nobody matched all six numbers from Friday night’s drawing. The current Mega Millions jackpot is worth an estimated $73 million, with a cash option of $36.5 million.
Powerball jackpot winners
Here is the list of 2023 Powerball jackpot wins, according to powerball.com:
Results for Top 10 Powerball lottery jackpots
Here are the all-time top 10 Powerball jackpots, according to powerball.com:
- $2.04 billion — Nov. 7, 2022; California.
- $1.765 billion — Oct. 11, 2023; California.
- $1.586 billion — Jan. 13, 2016; California, Florida, Tennessee.
- $1.08 billion — July 19, 2023; California.
- $768.4 million — Mar. 27, 2019; Wisconsin.
- $758.7 million — Aug. 23, 2017; Massachusetts.
- $754.6 million — Feb. 6, 2023; Washington.
- $731.1 million — Jan. 20, 2021; Maryland.
- $699.8 million — Oct. 4, 2021; California.
- $687.8 million — Oct. 27, 2018; Iowa, New York.
Powerball numbers: Winning Powerball numbers for Saturday, Dec 23, 2023. Lottery drawing jackpot at $638M
Results for Top 10 U.S. lottery jackpots
Here are the nation’s all-time top 10 Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots, according to powerball.com:
- $2.04 billion, Powerball — Nov. 7, 2022; California.
- $1.765 billion, Powerball — Oct. 11, 2023; California.
- $1.586 billion, Powerball — Jan. 13, 2016; California, Florida, Tennessee.
- $1.58 million, Mega Millions — Aug. 8, 2023; Florida.
- $1.537 billion, Mega Millions — Oct. 23, 2018; South Carolina.
- $1.35 billion, Mega Millions — Jan. 13, 2023; Maine.
- $1.337 billion, Mega Millions — July 29, 2022; Illinois.
- $1.08 billion, Powerball — July 19, 2023; California.
- $1.05 billion, Mega Millions — Jan. 22, 2021; Michigan.
- $768.4 million, Powerball — Mar. 27, 2019; Wisconsin.
Chris Sims is a digital producer at Midwest DOT. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.
