The Powerball jackpot for the Saturday, December 7th drawing was estimated at $256 million with a cash option of $123.5 million, according to the Powerball official website.
The Powerball Numbers for Saturday, December 7, 2024
| Draw Date | Winning Numbers | Powerball | Power Play | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/07/2024 | 1–31–43–55–57 | 22 | 2X | $256 million |
Powerball Double Play Winning Numbers
| Draw Date | Double Play Results | Powerball | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/07/2024 | 8-10-39-57-61 | 12 | $10 Million |
Did anyone win the powerball? – 12/07/24
A single ticket sold in New York will walk away with the nearly $256 million Powerball jackpot after matching all six numbers in Saturday night’s drawing. The winner will also have the option of choosing the cash option of $123.5 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 7, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | 1 | $256,000,000 | $256,000,000 |
| 5/5 | 0 | $1,000,000 | $0 |
| 4/5+PB | 12 | $50,000 | $600,000 |
| 4/5 | 290 | $100 | $29,000 |
| 3/5+PB | 755 | $100 | $75,500 |
| 3/5 | 16,805 | $7 | $117,635 |
| 2/5+PB | 15,077 | $7 | $105,539 |
| 1/5+PB | 115,368 | $4 | $461,472 |
| 0/5+PB | 278,579 | $4 | $1,114,316 |
Power Play Prize Payouts and Total Number of Winners – Saturday, December 7, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 0 | $2,000,000 | $0 |
| 4/5+PB | 6 | $100,000 | $600,000 |
| 4/5 | 73 | $200 | $14,600 |
| 3/5+PB | 240 | $200 | $48,000 |
| 3/5 | 5,594 | $14 | $78,316 |
| 2/5+PB | 4,957 | $14 | $69,398 |
| 1/5+PB | 38,338 | $8 | $306,704 |
| 0/5+PB | 92,884 | $8 | $743,072 |
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.
