The Powerball jackpot for Monday’s lottery drawing jumped to an estimated $393.3 million with a cash option of $186.7 million, according to the official Powerball website.
The Powerball Numbers for Monday, February 26, 2024
| Draw Date | Winning Numbers | Powerball | Power Play | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2024 | 24–29–42–51–54 | 16 | 3X | $393.3 million |
The Double Play feature gives players in select areas of the United States another chance to match their Powerball numbers in a separate drawing. The Double Play drawing is held after the regular drawing and has a top cash prize of $10 million.
Did anyone win the powerball? – 02/26/24
The Powerball jackpot has jumped up to $412 million, and the old jackpot of $393.3 million was not claimed when no one won in the most recent drawing on Monday, February 26. Although, 453,388 individuals were victors who won prizes ranging from $4 to $2 million!
One lucky player in New York was able to benefit from one of the Power Play features, which made the game more exciting and determined that this winner would take home $2 million too!
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, February 26, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | $393,300,000 | $0 | |
| 5/5 | 0 | $1,000,000 | $0 |
| 4/5+PB | 8 | $50,000 | $400,000 |
| 4/5 | 217 | $100 | $21,700 |
| 3/5+PB | 544 | $100 | $54,400 |
| 3/5 | 14,825 | $7 | $103,775 |
| 2/5+PB | 12,051 | $7 | $84,357 |
| 1/5+PB | 92,180 | $4 | $368,720 |
| 0/5+PB | 222,536 | $4 | $890,144 |
Power Play Prize Payouts and Total Number of Winners – Monday, February 26, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 1 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
| 4/5+PB | 3 | $150,000 | $450,000 |
| 4/5 | 62 | $300 | $18,600 |
| 3/5+PB | 185 | $300 | $55,500 |
| 3/5 | 4,922 | $21 | $103,362 |
| 2/5+PB | 3,978 | $21 | $83,538 |
| 1/5+PB | 29,516 | $12 | $354,192 |
| 0/5+PB | 72,360 | $12 | $868,320 |
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.
