Powerball Jackpot Reaches $248 Million After Wednesday’s Drawing
The Powerball jackpot continues to climb, reaching an impressive $248 million after Wednesday night’s drawing failed to produce a winner. The anticipation is building as players across the country eagerly await the next drawing on Saturday, hoping to claim this life-changing prize.
The winning numbers for the Wednesday, Feb. 7 drawing were 12, 21, 62, 67, and 69, with the Powerball number being 17 and the Power Play multiplier at 3X. While there were no jackpot winners, there was a Match 5 $1 million winner in Georgia. Unfortunately, no one managed to match all five white balls and the red Powerball to secure the grand prize.
For those considering playing the Powerball, it’s important to understand the odds of winning. The chances of hitting the jackpot are incredibly slim, with odds of approximately one in 292.2 million. However, there are eight other ways to win prizes in the non-jackpot tiers, with overall odds of winning any Powerball prize being about one in 24.9.
To participate in the Powerball game, players can purchase a ticket for $2 per play. The game requires players to select five numbers from one to 69 for the white balls and one number from one to 26 for the red Powerball. Alternatively, players can choose to receive random numbers. To win the jackpot, all five white ball numbers and the red Powerball must match.
In addition to the grand prize, Powerball offers various non-jackpot prizes ranging from $4 to $1 million. By adding an extra $1, players can opt for the “Powerplay” feature, which multiplies non-jackpot winnings by two, three, four, five, or even ten times. It’s worth noting that the 10X Powerplay option is only available for jackpots worth $150 million or less. Additionally, the second-tier “Match 5” prize is capped at $2 million if the Powerplay feature is utilized.
For those wondering where to purchase lottery tickets, they can be bought in person at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and some airport terminals. However, an increasingly popular option is to order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Jackpocket allows players in select U.S. states and territories to conveniently pick their lottery game and numbers, place their order, view their ticket, and collect their winnings all from their phone or home computer.
The states and territories where Jackpocket operates 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. It’s important to note that Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network and that Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services.
So, if you’re feeling lucky and want a chance at winning the impressive $248 million Powerball jackpot, make sure to grab your ticket before Saturday’s drawing. Remember, dreams can come true, and you could be the next lucky winner to take home this life-changing prize. Good luck!