The Powerball jackpot for the Saturday, August 3rd drawing was estimated at $163.5 million with a cash option of $81.4 million, according to the Powerball official website.
Here are the Powerball winning numbers for Saturday, August 3, 2024
| Draw Date | Winning Numbers | Powerball | Power Play | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/03/2024 | 13–33–40–60–61 | 20 | 3X | $163.5 million |
Powerball Double Play Winning Numbers
| Draw Date | Double Play Results | Powerball | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/03/2024 | 13-18-29-43-56 | 8 | $10 Million |
The Double Play feature launched on August 23, 2021. It gives players who aren’t lucky enough to win the big jackpot at least another shot at winning some prize money. The Double Play drawing follows the main Powerball drawing and has no cap on its cash prize, which can reach up to $10 million if you get all six numbers right.
Did anyone win the powerball? – 08/03/24
There was no Powerball jackpot winning numbers match. Hence The Powerball jackpot grew to an estimated $174 million with a cash option of $86.6 million for the following Monday, August 5th drawing, according to the Powerball website. However, the total number of winning tickets for this Saturday’s drawing was 496,470 across the nation, winning prizes ranging from $4 to $2 million!
While there was no grand prize winner, one player matched all five white numbers drawn to win $1 million. That ticket was sold in Massachusetts. However, that player did not play the Power Play option which would have increased their winnings to $2 million.
The player in New York played the Power Play option which led to an additional $1 million being added to their winnings of $2 million.
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 3, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | $163,500,000 | $0 | |
| 5/5 | 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 4/5+PB | 5 | $50,000 | $250,000 |
| 4/5 | 255 | $100 | $25,500 |
| 3/5+PB | 578 | $100 | $57,800 |
| 3/5 | 15,431 | $7 | $108,017 |
| 2/5+PB | 12,427 | $7 | $86,989 |
| 1/5+PB | 97,547 | $4 | $390,188 |
| 0/5+PB | 243,733 | $4 | $974,932 |
Power Play Prize Payouts and Total Number of Winners – Saturday, August 3, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 1 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
| 4/5+PB | 3 | $150,000 | $450,000 |
| 4/5 | 87 | $300 | $26,100 |
| 3/5+PB | 215 | $300 | $64,500 |
| 3/5 | 5,311 | $21 | $111,531 |
| 2/5+PB | 4,200 | $21 | $88,200 |
| 1/5+PB | 33,491 | $12 | $401,892 |
| 0/5+PB | 83,185 | $12 | $998,220 |
What are the odds of winning?
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.
