In a thrilling turn of events for lottery enthusiasts, the Powerball jackpot has surged to a staggering $93 million for Wednesday night’s drawing. This significant increase follows a recent win just two weeks ago when a fortunate player scooped a $44.3 million Powerball jackpot, marking the second jackpot victory in August alone.
According to lottery officials, a lucky winner in Wednesday’s drawing could pocket approximately $45.9 million after taxes. As anticipation builds, the winning numbers were drawn shortly after 11 p.m. ET on Wednesday. The selected numbers for the night’s Powerball drawing were 7, 10, 21, 33, 59, with a Powerball number of 20 and a Powerplay multiplier of 3X.
As soon as the details are confirmed, information regarding any winners of Wednesday’s drawing will be promptly shared. For those eager to explore past winners, a comprehensive list is available on the lottery’s official website.
Powerball, one of the most popular lottery games in the United States, offers individuals the chance to dream big with a mere $2 ticket. To participate, players visit local convenience stores, gas stations, or grocery stores— or in certain states, they can purchase tickets online. Participants select six numbers in total, five white balls ranging from 1 to 69 and one red Powerball number from 1 to 26.
To heighten their winning prospects, players can opt for a “Power Play” by paying an additional $1, which multiplies non-jackpot prizes by up to 10 times. Alternatively, many choose the “Quick Pick” option, allowing a computer to randomly generate their numbers.
Powerball drawings occur every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday night. Should no jackpot winner emerge, the prize sum rolls over, growing exponentially.
Tickets are readily available at numerous locations, including gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and even certain airport terminals. Additionally, tickets can be ordered online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier for the USA TODAY Network, in select U.S. states and territories. The Jackpocket app makes it easy to pick your lottery game, select numbers, place orders, display tickets, and collect winnings via mobile devices or computers.
