The jackpot for Monday’s Powerball lottery was an estimated $173.5 million with a cash option of $86.3 million, according to the Powerball official website.
The Powerball Numbers for Monday, August 5, 2024
| Draw Date | Winning Numbers | Powerball | Power Play | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/05/2024 | 29–42–44–51–54 | 12 | 2X | $173.5 million |
Powerball Double Play Winning Numbers
| Draw Date | Double Play Results | Powerball | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/05/2024 | 2-18-31-45-60 | 8 | $10 Million |
Did anyone win the powerball? – 08/05/24
There was no Powerball jackpot winning numbers match. Hence The Powerball jackpot grew to an estimated $185 million with a cash option of $92.1 million for the following Wednesday, August 7th drawing, according to the Powerball website. However, the total number of winning tickets for this Monday’s drawing was 334,737 across the nation, winning prizes ranging from $4 to $1 million!
One lucky winner from Iowa matched the five white numbers drawn to win $1 million. The ticket holder also had a choice of playing the Power Play option, but unfortunately for this player, they decided not to. Using Power Play would have ensured a grand prize.
Powerball is an extremely popular worldwide lottery, played in 45 US states, Washington DC, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands! Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET.
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.
Sales cut-off times vary by one to two hours before the drawing, depending on the selling jurisdiction. You do not have to be a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident to play the Powerball.
Here we’ve got the most up-to-date information on the Powerball lottery results to help you determine if you’ve won a cash prize.
Powerball Prize Payouts and Total Number of Winners – Monday, August 5, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | $173,500,000 | $0 | |
| 5/5 | 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 4/5+PB | 6 | $50,000 | $300,000 |
| 4/5 | 136 | $100 | $13,600 |
| 3/5+PB | 368 | $100 | $36,800 |
| 3/5 | 9,206 | $7 | $64,442 |
| 2/5+PB | 8,051 | $7 | $56,357 |
| 1/5+PB | 64,034 | $4 | $256,136 |
| 0/5+PB | 162,166 | $4 | $648,664 |
Power Play Prize Payouts and Total Number of Winners – Monday, August 5, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 0 | $2,000,000 | $0 |
| 4/5+PB | 2 | $100,000 | $200,000 |
| 4/5 | 56 | $200 | $11,200 |
| 3/5+PB | 121 | $200 | $24,200 |
| 3/5 | 3,240 | $14 | $45,360 |
| 2/5+PB | 2,810 | $14 | $39,340 |
| 1/5+PB | 23,457 | $8 | $187,656 |
| 0/5+PB | 61,083 | $8 | $488,664 |
What are the odds of winning?
Getting rich is a numbers game. The probability of hitting the Powerball jackpot is 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.
