The Powerball jackpot for the Wednesday, May 29th drawing was estimated at $143.2 million with a cash option of $66.9 million, according to the Powerball official website.
The Powerball Numbers for Wednesday, May 29, 2024
| Draw Date | Winning Numbers | Powerball | Power Play | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/29/2024 | 17–34–56–60–61 | 9 | 2X | $143.2 million |
Powerball Double Play Winning Numbers
| Draw Date | Double Play Results | Powerball | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/29/2024 | 23-29-35-36-39 | 22 | $10 Million |
The Double Play feature gives players in select areas of the United States another chance to match their Powerball numbers in a separate drawing. The Double Play drawing is held after the regular drawing and has a top cash prize of $10 million.
Did anyone win the powerball? – 05/29/24
The Powerball jackpot reached the estimated amount of $161 million, despite the fact that not one person matched all six numbers in Wednesday’s drawing. A total of 391,759 tickets were purchased, with some lucky individuals able to claim money ranging from $4 to $100 thousand!
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, May 29, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | $143,200,000 | $0 | |
| 5/5 | 0 | $1,000,000 | $0 |
| 4/5+PB | 4 | $50,000 | $200,000 |
| 4/5 | 178 | $100 | $17,800 |
| 3/5+PB | 425 | $100 | $42,500 |
| 3/5 | 10,454 | $7 | $73,178 |
| 2/5+PB | 8,934 | $7 | $62,538 |
| 1/5+PB | 73,517 | $4 | $294,068 |
| 0/5+PB | 192,383 | $4 | $769,532 |
Power Play Prize Payouts and Total Number of Winners – Wednesday, May 29, 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 | 154 | $200 | $30,800 |
| 3/5 | 3,774 | $14 | $52,836 |
| 2/5+PB | 3,289 | $14 | $46,046 |
| 1/5+PB | 26,941 | $8 | $215,528 |
| 0/5+PB | 71,656 | $8 | $573,248 |
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.
