The Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $258 million ahead of Monday night’s drawing, following a weekend that saw no claims to the grand prize.
The winning numbers for Monday’s draw, revealed around 11 p.m. ET, are 9, 11, 30, 43, 69, with a Powerball of 20. The Powerplay multiplier for this draw is 2X.
Should someone hold the lucky ticket for the $258 million jackpot, they stand to pocket approximately $129.3 million after taxes, as stated by the lottery officials. This follows a significant gap since the last jackpot win, which occurred in August when a fortunate individual from California snagged a $44.3 million Powerball prize. Just a week prior to that, a player from Pennsylvania secured the $213.8 million jackpot.
To participate in the Powerball, interested players need to purchase a $2 ticket from a local convenience store, gas station, or grocery store. In select states, tickets can also be bought online. The gameplay involves choosing six numbers: five from a pool of 69 white balls and one red Powerball number between 1 and 26. Players looking to enhance their winnings for non-jackpot prizes can add a “Power Play” for an additional $1. This multiplier can increase winnings by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or even 10X.
For those unable to decide on numbers, a “Quick Pick” option allows the cashier to provide a computer-generated set of numbers on a printed ticket. Drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights. In the absence of a jackpot winner, the prize money rolls over, growing by millions.
Tickets can be easily obtained in person at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores, with some airport terminals also offering them. Additionally, online purchases are available through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, across various states and territories. The Jackpocket app facilitates the entire process, from selecting the game and numbers to placing the order and checking the ticket, all via phone or computer.
As the excitement builds around Monday night’s drawing, players and enthusiasts alike are eagerly awaiting to see if anyone will emerge victorious and claim the staggering $258 million jackpot.
