The Powerball jackpot for Saturday’s lottery drawing jumped to an estimated $34.9 million with a cash option of $17.2 million, according to the official Powerball website.
The Powerball Numbers for Saturday, August 17, 2024
| Draw Date | Winning Numbers | Powerball | Power Play | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/17/2024 | 12–31–43–45–46 | 22 | 5X | $34.9 million |
Powerball Double Play Winning Numbers
| Draw Date | Double Play Results | Powerball | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/17/2024 | 9-12-25-51-56 | 22 | $10 Million |
Did anyone win the powerball? – 08/17/24
Powerball has just raised the stakes! The jackpot is now worth $44 million because nobody matched all 6 winning numbers, which were drawn on Saturday, August 17th. Of course, there was still a big bag of cash to be given out, so 406,944 ticket holders will each receive between $4 and $250 thousand respectively, depending on how many of their numbers are rowed in with the winning numbers.
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 – Saturday, August 17, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | $34,900,000 | $0 | |
| 5/5 | 0 | $1,000,000 | $0 |
| 4/5+PB | 4 | $50,000 | $200,000 |
| 4/5 | 294 | $100 | $29,400 |
| 3/5+PB | 476 | $100 | $47,600 |
| 3/5 | 12,967 | $7 | $90,769 |
| 2/5+PB | 10,526 | $7 | $73,682 |
| 1/5+PB | 80,428 | $4 | $321,712 |
| 0/5+PB | 194,090 | $4 | $776,360 |
Power Play Prize Payouts and Total Number of Winners – Saturday, August 17, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 0 | $2,000,000 | $0 |
| 4/5+PB | 5 | $250,000 | $1,250,000 |
| 4/5 | 111 | $500 | $55,500 |
| 3/5+PB | 169 | $500 | $84,500 |
| 3/5 | 4,684 | $35 | $163,940 |
| 2/5+PB | 3,706 | $35 | $129,710 |
| 1/5+PB | 29,187 | $20 | $583,740 |
| 0/5+PB | 70,297 | $20 | $1,405,940 |
What are the odds of winning?
The odds of hitting the Powerball jackpot are 292,201,338 to 1. A player who buys a $2 ticket has about a 1 in 11,688,053 chance to match five numbers and win at least $1 million, while the odds are 913,129 to 1 of winning the third prize of at least $50,000.
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.
