Powerball: When is the next drawing as the jackpot soars to $650 million after Saturday night? Here’s all you need to know

After the 34th consecutive drawing on Saturday night, the Powerball jackpot has surged to an approximate amount of $650 million, as there were no winners who matched the winning numbers. This substantial jackpot now ranks as the ninth largest in the history of the game. It also surpasses the previous record held by a $632.6 million prize that was shared by winners from California and Wisconsin in the previous year.

The drawn numbers from Saturday's Powerball game were 7, 23, 24, 32, 43, with the red Powerball number being 18. The Power Play multiplier for the drawing was 2X. Out of the tickets sold, three of them, one each from California, Colorado, and Illinois, matched all five white balls, resulting in a $1 million prize for each ticket.

Although Powerball officials initially estimated the jackpot to be $650 million following Saturday's drawing, there is still a possibility of further growth before Monday's drawing. If the jackpot increases by an additional $30 million, it would climb to become the eighth largest in the history of the game.

Here is a list of the ten largest Powerball jackpots recorded in history:

The highest jackpot of $2.04 billion was achieved on November 7, 2022, with the winning ticket sold in California.
On January 13, 2016, a massive jackpot of $1.586 billion was won by tickets sold in California, Florida, and Tennessee.
The jackpot prize of $768.4 million was secured on March 27, 2019, with the winning ticket purchased in Wisconsin.
August 23, 2017, saw a jackpot worth $758.7 million won by a ticket holder in Massachusetts.
On February 6, 2023, the jackpot reached $754.6 million with the drawing in Washington.
January 20, 2021, saw a jackpot of $731.1 million won by a ticket holder in Maryland.
A prize of $699.8 million was awarded on October 4, 2021, with the winning ticket sold in California.
On October 27, 2018, a jackpot of $687.8 million was won by ticket holders in Iowa and New York.
The next drawing, scheduled for Monday, has an estimated jackpot of $650 million.
On January 5, 2022, a jackpot of $632.6 million was won by ticket holders in California and Wisconsin.

Since mid-April, the ongoing jackpot has been steadily increasing. It all began when a lucky ticket from Ohio matched all six winning numbers, resulting in a substantial $252.6 million jackpot. Last week, the jackpot surpassed the impressive milestone of half a billion dollars.

As of now, this stands as the second-largest Powerball jackpot of 2023. In February, a fortunate woman from Washington won an astounding $754.6 million jackpot and opted for the cash option of approximately $407.2 million. This remarkable win secures a place as the fifth-largest Powerball jackpot ever recorded.

When is the next Powerball jackpot drawing?

The Powerball draws occur three times a week, specifically on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, at 10:59 p.m. ET. The upcoming drawing is set for July 10.

Your odds of winning any of the nine available prizes are 1 in 29. However, the chances of securing the jackpot are significantly slimmer, standing at 1 in 292.2 million. Although some individuals may propose strategies such as selecting specific numbers or purchasing additional tickets to enhance your chances, experts affirm that your probability of winning remains the same as everyone else's.

Powerball is an extensively played game accessible in 45 states, including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Each play costs $2.

FAQs:
Q1: What is Powerball?
A1: Powerball is a lottery game played across multiple states, encompassing 45 states, along with the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) oversees the operation of this game.

Q2: How can you participate in Powerball?
A2: Participating in Powerball involves selecting five numbers ranging from 1 to 69, in addition to one number from 1 to 26. The numbers are drawn randomly from two separate drums during each drawing. The first drum contains the five white balls, while the second drum holds the red Powerball. To win the jackpot, a player must match all five white balls and the red Powerball. The jackpot commences at $20 million and progressively increases until someone claims the prize. In cases where no one secures the jackpot, it carries over to the subsequent drawing.