The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday’s lottery drawing jumped to an estimated $35 million with a cash option of $10 million, according to the official Powerball website.
Here are the Powerball winning numbers for Wednesday, August 14, 2024
| Draw Date | Winning Numbers | Powerball | Power Play | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/14/2024 | 8–9–23–29–62 | 13 | 2X | $35 million |
Powerball Double Play Winning Numbers
| Draw Date | Double Play Results | Powerball | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/14/2024 | 16-27-34-62-66 | 22 | $10 Million |
Did anyone win the powerball? – 08/14/24
The Powerball jackpot has jumped up to $35 million, and the old jackpot of $35 million was not claimed when no one won in the most recent drawing on Wednesday, August 14. Although, 325,848 individuals were victors who won prizes ranging from $4 to $100 thousand!
Powerball drawings are held three times a week, every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET. The Powerball is played in 45 states, and in Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. You do not have to be a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident to play the Powerball lottery. Players select five white numbers from (1 to 69) and one red ball (1 to 26). Tickets cost $2 per play.
The Double Play add-on feature is available for purchase in 13 lottery jurisdictions: Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Washington DC.
Powerball Prize Payouts and Total Number of Winners – Wednesday, August 14, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | $20,000,000 | $0 | |
| 5/5 | 0 | $1,000,000 | $0 |
| 4/5+PB | 8 | $50,000 | $400,000 |
| 4/5 | 188 | $100 | $18,800 |
| 3/5+PB | 531 | $100 | $53,100 |
| 3/5 | 11,678 | $7 | $81,746 |
| 2/5+PB | 10,262 | $7 | $71,834 |
| 1/5+PB | 67,852 | $4 | $271,408 |
| 0/5+PB | 145,040 | $4 | $580,160 |
Power Play Prize Payouts and Total Number of Winners – Wednesday, August 14, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 0 | $2,000,000 | $0 |
| 4/5+PB | 7 | $100,000 | $700,000 |
| 4/5 | 73 | $200 | $14,600 |
| 3/5+PB | 231 | $200 | $46,200 |
| 3/5 | 4,446 | $14 | $62,244 |
| 2/5+PB | 4,065 | $14 | $56,910 |
| 1/5+PB | 26,296 | $8 | $210,368 |
| 0/5+PB | 55,171 | $8 | $441,368 |
Odds of winning Powerball
There is a one in 292,201,338 chance of hitting the Powerball jackpot. For comparison, the odds of being struck by lightning are 1 in 960,000 and those of dying from a dog related incident are 1 in 150,500. If that’s not enough odds for you, this American lottery has higher chances than ever before. The probability of winning at least $1 million is approximately 1 in 11,688,053 and the likelihood of scoring third prize awards amount of $50,000 is around 913,129 to 1.
How to play Powerball
- Select five random numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26.
- Place wagers by asking for a quick pick or by using the powerball play slip. Play slips are available at local lottery retailers.
- Choose the number of times you’d like to play. Each ticket costs $2 per lottery game draw. Powerball can be played up to twelve times (four weeks in advance).
- Select the Power Play® feature (an additional $1 per play per draw) for a chance to multiply winnings.
- Check your lottery ticket for errors before you hand it over to the retailer. Lottery tickets are non-refundable.
- Receive, sign and protect a ticket. A ticket is needed to claim a prize. Playslips may not be valid for prizes.
