The jackpot for Wednesday’s Powerball lottery was an estimated $187.1 million with a cash option of $87 million, according to the Powerball official website.
Here are the Powerball winning numbers for Wednesday, June 5, 2024
| Draw Date | Winning Numbers | Powerball | Power Play | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2024 | 8–44–45–51–69 | 12 | 3X | $187.1 million |
Powerball Double Play Winning Numbers
| Draw Date | Double Play Results | Powerball | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2024 | 4-11-20-45-49 | 21 | $10 Million |
Did anyone win the powerball? – 06/05/24
The Powerball jackpot reached the estimated amount of $206 million, despite the fact that not one person matched all six numbers in Wednesday’s drawing. A total of 411,973 tickets were purchased, with some lucky individuals able to claim money ranging from $4 to $1 million!
Although there wasn’t a grand prize winner, one player from California matched five of the white numbers to win $1 million. That player did not take advantage of the Power Play option, so they received $1 million instead of $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, June 5, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | $187,100,000 | $0 | |
| 5/5 | 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 4/5+PB | 6 | $50,000 | $300,000 |
| 4/5 | 157 | $100 | $15,700 |
| 3/5+PB | 411 | $100 | $41,100 |
| 3/5 | 11,777 | $7 | $82,439 |
| 2/5+PB | 10,109 | $7 | $70,763 |
| 1/5+PB | 81,286 | $4 | $325,144 |
| 0/5+PB | 199,016 | $4 | $796,064 |
Power Play Prize Payouts and Total Number of Winners – Wednesday, June 5, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 0 | $2,000,000 | $0 |
| 4/5+PB | 3 | $150,000 | $450,000 |
| 4/5 | 68 | $300 | $20,400 |
| 3/5+PB | 148 | $300 | $44,400 |
| 3/5 | 4,105 | $21 | $86,205 |
| 2/5+PB | 3,624 | $21 | $76,104 |
| 1/5+PB | 29,390 | $12 | $352,680 |
| 0/5+PB | 71,872 | $12 | $862,464 |
What are the odds of winning?
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.
