The jackpot for Monday’s Powerball lottery was an estimated $163.4 million with a cash option of $83 million, according to the Powerball official website.
The Powerball Numbers for Monday, September 16, 2024
| Draw Date | Winning Numbers | Powerball | Power Play | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/16/2024 | 8–9–11–27–31 | 17 | 5X | $163.4 million |
Powerball Double Play Winning Numbers
| Draw Date | Double Play Results | Powerball | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/16/2024 | 13-25-38-40-63 | 23 | $10 Million |
The Double Play™ feature gives players another chance to match their Powerball numbers in a separate drawing after the results of the regular Powerball drawing are announced. The DoublePlay™ drawing is held after every Powerball drawing at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time and has a top prize of $10 million.
Did anyone win the powerball? – 09/16/24
The Powerball jackpot has jumped up to $176 million, and the old jackpot of $163.4 million was not claimed when no one won in the most recent drawing on Monday, September 16. Although, 390,883 individuals were victors who won prizes ranging from $4 to $2 million!
While there was no grand prize winner, two players matched all five white numbers drawn to win $1 million. Those tickets were sold in Arkansas and Virginia.
The player in Texas also played the Power Play option which increased their winnings to $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 – Monday, September 16, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | $163,400,000 | $0 | |
| 5/5 | 2 | $1,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
| 4/5+PB | 22 | $50,000 | $1,100,000 |
| 4/5 | 517 | $100 | $51,700 |
| 3/5+PB | 842 | $100 | $84,200 |
| 3/5 | 21,677 | $7 | $151,739 |
| 2/5+PB | 12,877 | $7 | $90,139 |
| 1/5+PB | 80,276 | $4 | $321,104 |
| 0/5+PB | 172,453 | $4 | $689,812 |
Power Play Prize Payouts and Total Number of Winners – Monday, September 16, 2024
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 1 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
| 4/5+PB | 6 | $250,000 | $1,500,000 |
| 4/5 | 192 | $500 | $96,000 |
| 3/5+PB | 306 | $500 | $153,000 |
| 3/5 | 8,558 | $35 | $299,530 |
| 2/5+PB | 4,784 | $35 | $167,440 |
| 1/5+PB | 28,562 | $20 | $571,240 |
| 0/5+PB | 59,808 | $20 | $1,196,160 |
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.
