The Powerball jackpot for the Saturday, December 21st drawing was estimated at $92.1 million with a cash option of $42.1 million, according to the Powerball official website.
Here are the Powerball winning numbers for Saturday, December 21, 2024
| Draw Date | Winning Numbers | Powerball | Power Play | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2024 | 1–12–17–21–58 | 1 | 3X | $92.1 million |
Powerball Double Play Winning Numbers
| Draw Date | Double Play Results | Powerball | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2024 | 29-45-46-51-59 | 3 | $10 Million |
Did anyone win the powerball? – 12/21/24
The Powerball jackpot reached the estimated amount of $103 million, despite the fact that not one person matched all six numbers in Saturday’s drawing. A total of 503,143 tickets were purchased, with some lucky individuals able to claim money ranging from $4 to $2 million!
One lucky winner from Illinois 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.
The players in Idaho and New Jersey also played the Power Play option which 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 – Saturday, December 21, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | $92,100,000 | $0 | |
| 5/5 | 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 4/5+PB | 10 | $50,000 | $500,000 |
| 4/5 | 343 | $100 | $34,300 |
| 3/5+PB | 770 | $100 | $77,000 |
| 3/5 | 21,950 | $7 | $153,650 |
| 2/5+PB | 15,103 | $7 | $105,721 |
| 1/5+PB | 104,663 | $4 | $418,652 |
| 0/5+PB | 233,721 | $4 | $934,884 |
Power Play Prize Payouts and Total Number of Winners – Saturday, December 21, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 2 | $2,000,000 | $4,000,000 |
| 4/5+PB | 4 | $150,000 | $600,000 |
| 4/5 | 167 | $300 | $50,100 |
| 3/5+PB | 283 | $300 | $84,900 |
| 3/5 | 7,929 | $21 | $166,509 |
| 2/5+PB | 5,312 | $21 | $111,552 |
| 1/5+PB | 35,346 | $12 | $424,152 |
| 0/5+PB | 77,539 | $12 | $930,468 |
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.
