The jackpot for Wednesday’s Powerball lottery was an estimated $187.9 million with a cash option of $90.6 million, according to the Powerball official website.
The Powerball Numbers for Wednesday, January 31, 2024
| Draw Date | Winning Numbers | Powerball | Power Play | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/31/2024 | 15–18–19–41–43 | 14 | 2X | $187.9 million |
Powerball Double Play Winning Numbers
| Draw Date | Double Play Results | Powerball | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/31/2024 | 13-15-18-21-58 | 25 | $10 Million |
Did anyone win the powerball? – 01/31/24
There was no winner of the $187.9 million Powerball jackpot for the January 31st drawing, but there were 411,335 lottery ticket-holders who did win prizes ranging from $4 to $1 million in cash for this drawing across the United States! The next drawing on February 3rd will be worth $206 million with a cash option of $99.4 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 Texas. 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 – Wednesday, January 31, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | $187,900,000 | $0 | |
| 5/5 | 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 4/5+PB | 6 | $50,000 | $300,000 |
| 4/5 | 205 | $100 | $20,500 |
| 3/5+PB | 498 | $100 | $49,800 |
| 3/5 | 13,281 | $7 | $92,967 |
| 2/5+PB | 10,724 | $7 | $75,068 |
| 1/5+PB | 82,492 | $4 | $329,968 |
| 0/5+PB | 193,438 | $4 | $773,752 |
Power Play Prize Payouts and Total Number of Winners – Wednesday, January 31, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 0 | $2,000,000 | $0 |
| 4/5+PB | 0 | $100,000 | $0 |
| 4/5 | 71 | $200 | $14,200 |
| 3/5+PB | 178 | $200 | $35,600 |
| 3/5 | 4,959 | $14 | $69,426 |
| 2/5+PB | 4,086 | $14 | $57,204 |
| 1/5+PB | 30,333 | $8 | $242,664 |
| 0/5+PB | 71,063 | $8 | $568,504 |
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.
