The Powerball jackpot for Monday’s lottery drawing jumped to an estimated $30 million with a cash option of $9.7 million, according to the official Powerball website.
Here are the Powerball winning numbers for Monday, December 9, 2024
| Draw Date | Winning Numbers | Powerball | Power Play | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2024 | 35–37–40–45–51 | 24 | 2X | $30 million |
Powerball Double Play Winning Numbers
| Draw Date | Double Play Results | Powerball | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2024 | 7-17-28-44-54 | 8 | $10 Million |
Did anyone win the powerball? – 12/09/24
There was no winner of the $30 million Powerball jackpot for the December 9th drawing, but there were 253,193 lottery ticket-holders who did win prizes ranging from $4 to $100 thousand in cash for this drawing across the United States! The next drawing on December 11th will be worth $30 million with a cash option of $14.5 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 9, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | $20,000,000 | $0 | |
| 5/5 | 0 | $1,000,000 | $0 |
| 4/5+PB | 7 | $50,000 | $350,000 |
| 4/5 | 103 | $100 | $10,300 |
| 3/5+PB | 283 | $100 | $28,300 |
| 3/5 | 7,073 | $7 | $49,511 |
| 2/5+PB | 5,658 | $7 | $39,606 |
| 1/5+PB | 45,548 | $4 | $182,192 |
| 0/5+PB | 122,566 | $4 | $490,264 |
Power Play Prize Payouts and Total Number of Winners – Monday, December 9, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 0 | $2,000,000 | $0 |
| 4/5+PB | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 |
| 4/5 | 43 | $200 | $8,600 |
| 3/5+PB | 93 | $200 | $18,600 |
| 3/5 | 2,708 | $14 | $37,912 |
| 2/5+PB | 2,240 | $14 | $31,360 |
| 1/5+PB | 17,470 | $8 | $139,760 |
| 0/5+PB | 49,400 | $8 | $395,200 |
Odds of winning Powerball
The odds of hitting the Powerball jackpot are 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.
