The Powerball jackpot for Saturday’s lottery drawing jumped to an estimated $205.9 million with a cash option of $92.1 million, according to the official Powerball website.
The Powerball Numbers for Saturday, January 4, 2025
| Draw Date | Winning Numbers | Powerball | Power Play | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2025 | 26–32–43–54–56 | 24 | 2X | $205.9 million |
Powerball Double Play Winning Numbers
| Draw Date | Double Play Results | Powerball | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2025 | 12-25-63-65-66 | 14 | $10 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? – 01/04/25
The Powerball jackpot reached the estimated amount of $220 million, despite the fact that not one person matched all six numbers in Saturday’s drawing. A total of 647,913 tickets were purchased, with some lucky individuals able to claim money ranging from $4 to $100 thousand!
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, January 4, 2025
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | $205,900,000 | $0 | |
| 5/5 | 0 | $1,000,000 | $0 |
| 4/5+PB | 10 | $50,000 | $500,000 |
| 4/5 | 278 | $100 | $27,800 |
| 3/5+PB | 752 | $100 | $75,200 |
| 3/5 | 20,243 | $7 | $141,701 |
| 2/5+PB | 16,328 | $7 | $114,296 |
| 1/5+PB | 127,889 | $4 | $511,556 |
| 0/5+PB | 322,917 | $4 | $1,291,668 |
Power Play Prize Payouts and Total Number of Winners – Saturday, January 4, 2025
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 0 | $2,000,000 | $0 |
| 4/5+PB | 4 | $100,000 | $400,000 |
| 4/5 | 95 | $200 | $19,000 |
| 3/5+PB | 271 | $200 | $54,200 |
| 3/5 | 6,437 | $14 | $90,118 |
| 2/5+PB | 5,102 | $14 | $71,428 |
| 1/5+PB | 41,625 | $8 | $333,000 |
| 0/5+PB | 105,962 | $8 | $847,696 |
Odds of winning Powerball
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.
