The Powerball jackpot for the Wednesday, December 18th drawing was estimated at $70.8 million with a cash option of $33 million, according to the Powerball official website.
Here are the Powerball winning numbers for Wednesday, December 18, 2024
| Draw Date | Winning Numbers | Powerball | Power Play | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2024 | 6–15–18–33–49 | 7 | 2X | $70.8 million |
Powerball Double Play Winning Numbers
| Draw Date | Double Play Results | Powerball | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2024 | 41-45-52-56-67 | 6 | $10 Million |
Did anyone win the powerball? – 12/18/24
There was no winner of the $70.8 million Powerball jackpot for the December 18th drawing, but there were 399,242 lottery ticket-holders who did win prizes ranging from $4 to $1 million in cash for this drawing across the United States! The next drawing on December 21st will be worth $88 million with a cash option of $41 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 California. However, that player did not play the Power Play option which would have increased their winnings to $2 million.
Powerball is played in 45 states, Washington DC, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands! People play it by using either a quick pick or by choosing up to 9 numbers between 1 and 69.
Powerball Lottery drawings happen every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday starting at 10:59 p.m Eastern Time (ET). You do not have to be a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident to play the Powerball.
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.
Here you can find the most up-to-date information about the Powerball results and learn precisely how to correctly determine whether or not you might have won.
Powerball Prize Payouts and Total Number of Winners – Wednesday, December 18, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | $70,800,000 | $0 | |
| 5/5 | 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 4/5+PB | 14 | $50,000 | $700,000 |
| 4/5 | 168 | $100 | $16,800 |
| 3/5+PB | 706 | $100 | $70,600 |
| 3/5 | 11,830 | $7 | $82,810 |
| 2/5+PB | 10,949 | $7 | $76,643 |
| 1/5+PB | 80,178 | $4 | $320,712 |
| 0/5+PB | 184,524 | $4 | $738,096 |
Power Play Prize Payouts and Total Number of Winners – Wednesday, December 18, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 0 | $2,000,000 | $0 |
| 4/5+PB | 2 | $100,000 | $200,000 |
| 4/5 | 72 | $200 | $14,400 |
| 3/5+PB | 273 | $200 | $54,600 |
| 3/5 | 4,475 | $14 | $62,650 |
| 2/5+PB | 4,129 | $14 | $57,806 |
| 1/5+PB | 30,844 | $8 | $246,752 |
| 0/5+PB | 71,077 | $8 | $568,616 |
What are the odds of winning?
Approximately 1 in every 24.87 lottery tickets sold are winners. The likelihood of winning the jackpot is 1 in 292,201,338. Approximately 10 people a year who buy Powerball tickets end up becoming millionaires. Players win a prize by matching one of the 9 Ways to Win.
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.
