The buzz surrounding Saturday’s Powerball drawing reached an unprecedented level as the jackpot surged to a staggering $1.30 billion following Wednesday’s draw, which concluded without a jackpot winner.
Originally slated for just after 11 p.m. ET on Saturday, the highly anticipated drawing was delayed due to an error in one state. Nevertheless, the winning numbers were eventually revealed, sending ripples of excitement throughout the country.
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**Winning Numbers for April 6, 2024:**
– White Balls: 22, 27, 44, 52, 69
– Powerball: 9
– Power Play: 3X
Despite the delay, the drawn numbers remained true, presenting the winning combination that captivated lottery enthusiasts nationwide.
In the aftermath of the draw, Powerball officials confirmed that a winning ticket had been sold in Oregon, marking a monumental moment in lottery history. The fortunate ticket holder stood to claim an estimated cash prize of $608.9 million if they opted for the cash payout, in accordance with lottery regulations.
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The winning Powerball ticket sold in Oregon marked the culmination of a remarkable series of drawings, with 40 consecutive rounds passing without a jackpot winner since New Year’s Day.
Saturday night’s drawing, which tied a record for the number of consecutive drawings, yielded over 4.5 million winning tickets, including seven tickets that matched all five white balls, securing $1 million prizes each.
With the jackpot ranking as the eighth largest in U.S. lottery history, excitement continues to mount as players eagerly await the next opportunity to test their luck and vie for the coveted Powerball jackpot.
What are the prizes for Powerball?
Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the winnings:
– Matching 5 White Balls + Jackpot
– Matching 5 White Balls: $1 million
– Matching 4 White Balls + Powerball: $50,000
– Matching 4 White Balls: $100
– Matching 3 White Balls + Powerball: $100
– Matching 3 White Balls: $7
– Matching 2 White Balls + Powerball: $7
– Matching 1 White Ball + Powerball: $4
– Matching Powerball: $4
– Matching 5 White Balls with Power Play: $2 million
– Matching 4 White Balls + with Power Play: $200,000
– Matching 4 White Balls with Power Play: $400
– Matching 3 White Balls + with Power Play: $400
– Matching 3 White Balls with Power Play: $28
– Matching 2 White Balls + with Power Play: $28
– Matching 1 White Ball + with Power Play: $16
– Matching Powerball with Power Play: $16
What are the odds of winning the jackpot?
The chances of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.
How can I find the winning numbers?
The draws occur live every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. from the Florida Lottery draw studio located in Tallahassee. These draws are also broadcasted live on Powerball.com. Following the draw, the winning numbers are posted on both the Powerball and Michigan Lottery websites.
What is the Double Play drawing?
For those purchasing tickets in-store, there’s an additional feature known as the Double Play. This feature enables players to use their numbers for an extra drawing immediately after the regular draw. This presents an opportunity to win additional prizes of up to $10,000,000. Participants can opt for the Double Play by adding an extra $1 per play to their Powerball ticket.
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