The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday’s lottery drawing jumped to an estimated $60.1 million with a cash option of $28.1 million, according to the official Powerball website.
Here are the Powerball winning numbers for Wednesday, May 15, 2024
| Draw Date | Winning Numbers | Powerball | Power Play | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/15/2024 | 19–42–45–55–69 | 6 | 2X | $60.1 million |
Powerball Double Play Winning Numbers
| Draw Date | Double Play Results | Powerball | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/15/2024 | 8-9-29-57-65 | 10 | $10 Million |
Did anyone win the powerball? – 05/15/24
The Powerball jackpot has hit the $77 million dollar mark. There was no winner of the $60.1 million dollar jackpot for the drawing that took place on Wednesday, May 15, but there were 335,868 winning tickets and prizes ranging from $4 to $100 thousand made up for all the non-winners!
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, May 15, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | $60,100,000 | $0 | |
| 5/5 | 0 | $1,000,000 | $0 |
| 4/5+PB | 9 | $50,000 | $450,000 |
| 4/5 | 134 | $100 | $13,400 |
| 3/5+PB | 450 | $100 | $45,000 |
| 3/5 | 9,700 | $7 | $67,900 |
| 2/5+PB | 7,920 | $7 | $55,440 |
| 1/5+PB | 64,114 | $4 | $256,456 |
| 0/5+PB | 160,832 | $4 | $643,328 |
Power Play Prize Payouts and Total Number of Winners – Wednesday, May 15, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 0 | $2,000,000 | $0 |
| 4/5+PB | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 |
| 4/5 | 49 | $200 | $9,800 |
| 3/5+PB | 167 | $200 | $33,400 |
| 3/5 | 3,968 | $14 | $55,552 |
| 2/5+PB | 2,947 | $14 | $41,258 |
| 1/5+PB | 24,227 | $8 | $193,816 |
| 0/5+PB | 61,350 | $8 | $490,800 |
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.
