The anticipation for Powerball enthusiasts continues as the jackpot has surged to a staggering $39 million, following Monday’s drawing where no ticket matched all the winning numbers.
Just last week, a fortunate player from Georgia snagged the colossal $478 million jackpot, marking the eighth win of the Powerball jackpot this year. Earlier in August, the spotlight was on a California winner who claimed a $44.3 million prize, while a player from Pennsylvania struck gold with a $213.8 million jackpot the week prior.
As the excitement builds, lottery players nationwide eagerly await the drawing set for just after 11 p.m. ET on Wednesday. At stake is a tantalizing $39 million prize, which would net the lucky winner approximately $18.6 million after taxes.
For those holding on to their tickets, here are the winning numbers for Wednesday, October 30: 13, 22, 29, 43, 58, with the Powerball number being 22 and a Powerplay multiplier of 3X. The hope is palpable as participants eagerly check their tickets against these life-changing figures.
Playing Powerball is straightforward. To acquire a $2 ticket, players can visit various locations like convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores. In several states, online purchases are also available. Participants select six numbers in total, five white balls numbered between 1 and 69, and one red Powerball number between 1 and 26. For an additional dollar, a “Power Play” can be added, enhancing non-jackpot prizes by multiplying the winnings by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or even 10X.
For convenience, players can request a “Quick Pick” for randomly generated numbers or opt for the manual selection. With drawings held thrice weekly—Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights—the jackpot grows incrementally if not won, sparking continuous excitement.
Tickets are easily accessible for purchase at physical locations like gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and even some airport terminals. Furthermore, the Jackpocket app serves as the official digital lottery courier, enabling residents in specific states and territories to purchase tickets online. This app consolidates the entire lottery process—from selection and purchase to results and prize collection—into a seamless digital experience on smartphones or computers.
As Powerball fever grips the nation, all eyes are on the forthcoming numbers, and the dream of hitting that jackpot remains alive.