The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday’s lottery drawing jumped to an estimated $486.2 million with a cash option of $233 million, according to the official Powerball website.
Here are the Powerball winning numbers for Wednesday, March 6, 2024
| Draw Date | Winning Numbers | Powerball | Power Play | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2024 | 6–19–28–44–60 | 10 | 2X | $486.2 million |
Powerball Double Play Winning Numbers
| Draw Date | Double Play Results | Powerball | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2024 | 30-31-36-52-58 | 16 | $10 Million |
Did anyone win the powerball? – 03/06/24
The Powerball jackpot reached the estimated amount of $521 million, despite the fact that not one person matched all six numbers in Wednesday’s drawing. A total of 683,807 tickets were purchased, with some lucky individuals able to claim money ranging from $4 to $100 thousand!
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, March 6, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | $486,200,000 | $0 | |
| 5/5 | 0 | $1,000,000 | $0 |
| 4/5+PB | 10 | $50,000 | $500,000 |
| 4/5 | 329 | $100 | $32,900 |
| 3/5+PB | 922 | $100 | $92,200 |
| 3/5 | 22,445 | $7 | $157,115 |
| 2/5+PB | 19,672 | $7 | $137,704 |
| 1/5+PB | 143,961 | $4 | $575,844 |
| 0/5+PB | 331,068 | $4 | $1,324,272 |
Power Play Prize Payouts and Total Number of Winners – Wednesday, March 6, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 0 | $2,000,000 | $0 |
| 4/5+PB | 4 | $100,000 | $400,000 |
| 4/5 | 106 | $200 | $21,200 |
| 3/5+PB | 302 | $200 | $60,400 |
| 3/5 | 7,108 | $14 | $99,512 |
| 2/5+PB | 6,223 | $14 | $87,122 |
| 1/5+PB | 46,514 | $8 | $372,112 |
| 0/5+PB | 105,143 | $8 | $841,144 |
What are the odds of winning?
Getting rich is a numbers game. The probability of hitting the Powerball jackpot is 292,201,338 to 1. A player who buys a $2 ticket has about a 1 in 11,688,053 chance to match five numbers and win at least $1 million, while the odds are 913,129 to 1 of winning the third prize of at least $50,000.
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.
