When is the next Powerball drawing in Arizona?

The numbers for the Powerball were drawn on Wednesday evening and one lucky winner will take home the estimated jackpot of $478 million.

The Powerball jackpot was last won in August: A player from California won a $44.3 million Powerball jackpot in August, and a player from Pennsylvania won the $213.8 jackpot the week before million US dollars.

The largest jackpot ever won in Arizona was $473.1 million. A couple from Gilbert won the jackpot on April 27, 2022 and claimed the cash option for the jackpot. They received $283.3 million.

Before you buy your Powerball tickets, here's everything you need to know about drawing days and times, how to play the lottery in Arizona, and where to watch the drawing.

Has anyone won Powerball?

A ticket sold in Buford, Georgia won the Powerball jackpot. A ticket sold in Pennsylvania and a ticket sold in Texas brought in $1 million in winnings with the five white balls.

When is the next Powerball drawing?

The next drawing will take place on Saturday, October 26th.

What are the Powerball winning numbers for October 24, 2024?

The winning numbers for Wednesday night's drawing were 2, 15, 27, 29 and 39. The Powerball was 20 and the Power Play multiplier was 2x.

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How much was the Powerball jackpot on October 24, 2024?

The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday night's drawing was valued at $478 million and had a cash value of $230.5 million.

When is the next Powerball lottery drawing in Arizona?

The next drawing will take place on October 26th at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time or 7:59 p.m. Arizona Time.

The odds of winning Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor

The odds of hitting the Mega Millions or Powerball jackpot are about 1 in 292 million. These things are more likely to land you than making a lot of money.

How much is the Powerball jackpot?

The jackpot pool increases to an estimated $20 million and a cash value of $9.6 million.

Where can you buy Powerball tickets?

The Arizona Lottery has a “Where to Play” map that those interested can use to find the nearest store to purchase tickets.

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How much do Powerball tickets cost?

If you want to purchase a ticket for the next Powerball drawing, expect to pay $2 for each game. You can also purchase the Power Play option, which multiplies your winnings for an additional $1 per spin.

What is the deadline for purchasing Powerball tickets?

According to the Arizona Lottery website, the cutoff time for purchasing Powerball tickets is 6:59 p.m. Arizona time on the evening of the drawing.

Where to View Powerball Drawings

The Powerball drawing will be broadcast live on the lottery website. It may also be broadcast on a local TV station near you.

What is the Powerball drawing time in AZ?

Powerball drawings take place three times per week on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time or 7:59 p.m. Arizona Time.

How to play Powerball

To win big at Powerball, you have to match all six numbers on your ticket. But you don't have to win big to win a prize.

You can win smaller prizes by matching five numbers on the ticket.

What Powerball payout options are there?

If you win the Powerball jackpot and are considering how you want to cash it out, know that you have options.

There are two payment options:

Paid in full over time.
Half the amount in advance.

In the first variant, the jackpot amount is distributed as an annual payout over 30 years. In the latter case, the winner receives just over half of this amount as a lump sum payment.

If you don't win the jackpot but rather a smaller prize, the Powerball website has a helpful table to see what you've won.

How many numbers do you need to win Powerball?

To win a prize, all you have to do is match a number. Here is a list of winning combinations.

Matching the Powerball number: $4.
1 winning number + Powerball number: $4.
2 winning numbers + Powerball number: $7.
3 winning numbers: $7.
3 winning numbers + Powerball number: $100.
4 winning numbers: $100.
4 winning numbers + Powerball number: $50,000.
5 winning numbers: $1 million.
5 winning numbers + Powerball number: main prize.