The anticipation is building as the Powerball jackpot has climbed to an impressive $258 million ahead of Monday night’s drawing, following another round where no one claimed the grand prize on Saturday. The latest set of winning numbers was drawn at approximately 11 p.m. ET on Monday, and the results are now in.
For those holding their breath in hopes of securing the colossal $258 million jackpot, hitting all the right numbers would result in a substantial after-tax sum of around $129.3 million, according to lottery officials.
The Powerball’s most recent jackpot winners were in August, when a fortuitous player from California walked away with a $44.3 million prize. Just one week prior, a Pennsylvania resident hit the jackpot with a staggering $213.8 million.
As for the numbers drawn on Monday, September 30, they were 9, 11, 30, 43, 69, with the Powerball being 20 and a Powerplay multiplier of 2X.
The intrigue surrounding Monday’s drawing is palpable, and updates on any potential winners will be closely monitored. For a complete chronicle of previous Powerball victors, the lottery’s website offers a detailed list.
For those looking to join the ranks of hopeful participants, a $2 Powerball ticket is your entry point. Tickets can be purchased from your nearest convenience store, gas station, or grocery store. Select states also provide the convenience of online ticket purchases.
Playing Powerball involves selecting six numbers. Five numbers are chosen from a pool of 1 to 69 white balls, and one number from 1 to 26, which is your red Powerball. For an additional $1, players can opt for “Power Play,” which multiplies all non-jackpot winnings by factors of 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or even 10X. Alternatively, “Quick Pick” allows a computer to generate numbers for you.
The Powerball lottery holds its drawings on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights. Should the jackpot remain unclaimed, the prize money continues to swell.
For the convenience of lottery enthusiasts, tickets are available at various retail locations including gas stations, convenience stores, and select airport terminals. Digital ticket purchasing is also accessible through Jackpocket, the appointed digital lottery courier for the USA TODAY Network. This service operates in multiple states and territories across the U.S., enabling users to select their game, numbers, place orders, view tickets, and even collect winnings via their smartphones or computers.
