The Powerball jackpot for the Wednesday, July 24th drawing was estimated at $115.5 million with a cash option of $55.3 million, according to the Powerball official website.
The Powerball Numbers for Wednesday, July 24, 2024
| Draw Date | Winning Numbers | Powerball | Power Play | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/24/2024 | 16–42–59–63–68 | 13 | 2X | $115.5 million |
Powerball Double Play Winning Numbers
| Draw Date | Double Play Results | Powerball | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/24/2024 | 4-9-20-47-51 | 9 | $10 Million |
Did anyone win the powerball? – 07/24/24
The Powerball jackpot has jumped up to $131 million, and the old jackpot of $115.5 million was not claimed when no one won in the most recent drawing on Wednesday, July 24. Although, 380,335 individuals were victors who won prizes ranging from $4 to $2 million!
The player in Georgia played the Power Play option which led to an additional $1 million being added to their winnings of $2 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 – Wednesday, July 24, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | $115,500,000 | $0 | |
| 5/5 | 0 | $1,000,000 | $0 |
| 4/5+PB | 2 | $50,000 | $100,000 |
| 4/5 | 148 | $100 | $14,800 |
| 3/5+PB | 389 | $100 | $38,900 |
| 3/5 | 9,107 | $7 | $63,749 |
| 2/5+PB | 8,302 | $7 | $58,114 |
| 1/5+PB | 67,914 | $4 | $271,656 |
| 0/5+PB | 187,186 | $4 | $748,744 |
Power Play Prize Payouts and Total Number of Winners – Wednesday, July 24, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 1 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
| 4/5+PB | 4 | $100,000 | $400,000 |
| 4/5 | 44 | $200 | $8,800 |
| 3/5+PB | 152 | $200 | $30,400 |
| 3/5 | 3,401 | $14 | $47,614 |
| 2/5+PB | 3,176 | $14 | $44,464 |
| 1/5+PB | 26,248 | $8 | $209,984 |
| 0/5+PB | 74,261 | $8 | $594,088 |
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.
