The Powerball jackpot for Monday’s lottery drawing jumped to an estimated $225.2 million with a cash option of $106.6 million, according to the official Powerball website.
The Powerball Numbers for Monday, December 2, 2024
| Draw Date | Winning Numbers | Powerball | Power Play | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/02/2024 | 3–9–26–61–67 | 13 | 2X | $225.2 million |
Powerball Double Play Winning Numbers
| Draw Date | Double Play Results | Powerball | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/02/2024 | 14-27-34-39-40 | 4 | $10 Million |
Did anyone win the powerball? – 12/02/24
There was no Powerball jackpot winning numbers match. Hence The Powerball jackpot grew to an estimated $240 million with a cash option of $113.6 million for the following Wednesday, December 4th drawing, according to the Powerball website. However, the total number of winning tickets for this Monday’s drawing was 390,582 across the nation, winning prizes ranging from $4 to $1 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.
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 – Monday, December 2, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | $225,200,000 | $0 | |
| 5/5 | 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 4/5+PB | 10 | $50,000 | $500,000 |
| 4/5 | 168 | $100 | $16,800 |
| 3/5+PB | 537 | $100 | $53,700 |
| 3/5 | 11,460 | $7 | $80,220 |
| 2/5+PB | 11,305 | $7 | $79,135 |
| 1/5+PB | 79,837 | $4 | $319,348 |
| 0/5+PB | 179,686 | $4 | $718,744 |
Power Play Prize Payouts and Total Number of Winners – Monday, December 2, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 0 | $2,000,000 | $0 |
| 4/5+PB | 5 | $100,000 | $500,000 |
| 4/5 | 57 | $200 | $11,400 |
| 3/5+PB | 188 | $200 | $37,600 |
| 3/5 | 4,133 | $14 | $57,862 |
| 2/5+PB | 4,440 | $14 | $62,160 |
| 1/5+PB | 30,926 | $8 | $247,408 |
| 0/5+PB | 67,829 | $8 | $542,632 |
Odds of winning Powerball
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.
