The jackpot for Saturday’s Powerball lottery was an estimated $511.3 million with a cash option of $250 million, according to the Powerball official website.
Here are the Powerball winning numbers for Saturday, March 9, 2024
| Draw Date | Winning Numbers | Powerball | Power Play | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/09/2024 | 30–36–49–52–63 | 16 | 5X | $511.3 million |
Powerball Double Play Winning Numbers
| Draw Date | Double Play Results | Powerball | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/09/2024 | 41-43-49-55-67 | 20 | $10 Million |
Did anyone win the powerball? – 03/09/24
On Sunday, March 10th, there was no Powerball jackpot winner. Therefore, the Powerball jackpot will be worth $532 million, and its cash value will be $260.1 million on Monday, March 11th. Besides that we saw 955,550 total tickets win prizes ranging from $4 to $2 million!
No grand prize winner emerged, although two players did match all five white numbers drawn to win $1 million. Those tickets were sold in Florida and New York.
The player in Ohio played the Power Play option which led to an additional $1 million being added to their winnings 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 – Saturday, March 9, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | $511,300,000 | $0 | |
| 5/5 | 2 | $1,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
| 4/5+PB | 20 | $50,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 4/5 | 452 | $100 | $45,200 |
| 3/5+PB | 1,320 | $100 | $132,000 |
| 3/5 | 30,682 | $7 | $214,774 |
| 2/5+PB | 25,450 | $7 | $178,150 |
| 1/5+PB | 197,125 | $4 | $788,500 |
| 0/5+PB | 489,603 | $4 | $1,958,412 |
Power Play Prize Payouts and Total Number of Winners – Saturday, March 9, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 1 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
| 4/5+PB | 2 | $250,000 | $500,000 |
| 4/5 | 126 | $500 | $63,000 |
| 3/5+PB | 370 | $500 | $185,000 |
| 3/5 | 8,743 | $35 | $306,005 |
| 2/5+PB | 7,060 | $35 | $247,100 |
| 1/5+PB | 55,574 | $20 | $1,111,480 |
| 0/5+PB | 139,020 | $20 | $2,780,400 |
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.
