The Powerball jackpot for the Wednesday, July 3rd drawing was estimated at $139.3 million with a cash option of $66.5 million, according to the Powerball official website.
The Powerball Numbers for Wednesday, July 3, 2024
| Draw Date | Winning Numbers | Powerball | Power Play | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/03/2024 | 2–26–33–55–57 | 22 | 2X | $139.3 million |
Powerball Double Play Winning Numbers
| Draw Date | Double Play Results | Powerball | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/03/2024 | 19-22-38-55-61 | 23 | $10 Million |
Did anyone win the powerball? – 07/03/24
A single ticket sold in Ohio will walk away with the nearly $139.3 million Powerball jackpot after matching all six numbers in Wednesday night’s drawing. The winner will also have the option of choosing the cash option of $66.5 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 3, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | 1 | $139,300,000 | $139,300,000 |
| 5/5 | 3 | $1,000,000 | $3,000,000 |
| 4/5+PB | 5 | $50,000 | $250,000 |
| 4/5 | 174 | $100 | $17,400 |
| 3/5+PB | 440 | $100 | $44,000 |
| 3/5 | 11,808 | $7 | $82,656 |
| 2/5+PB | 9,964 | $7 | $69,748 |
| 1/5+PB | 77,130 | $4 | $308,520 |
| 0/5+PB | 183,759 | $4 | $735,036 |
Power Play Prize Payouts and Total Number of Winners – Wednesday, July 3, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 0 | $2,000,000 | $0 |
| 4/5+PB | 0 | $100,000 | $0 |
| 4/5 | 51 | $200 | $10,200 |
| 3/5+PB | 162 | $200 | $32,400 |
| 3/5 | 4,355 | $14 | $60,970 |
| 2/5+PB | 3,626 | $14 | $50,764 |
| 1/5+PB | 28,543 | $8 | $228,344 |
| 0/5+PB | 68,630 | $8 | $549,040 |
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.
