PowerBall Jackpot Rolls Over to $4 Million
Powerball Lottery: The PowerBall draw on Thursday, 8 February 2024, did not produce any jackpot winners. The winning numbers were 21, 35, 37, 43, 46 and the PowerBall was 19. The jackpot for the next draw on Monday, 12 February 2024, is estimated at $4 million.
What is Powerball Lottery
Powerball is a lottery game that is played in several countries, such as the US, Australia, and South Africa. To play, you need to choose a set of numbers and a Powerball number and match them with the drawn numbers to win prizes. The jackpot prize starts at a minimum amount and rolls over every time it is not won, creating huge jackpots.
Dividends and Winners
Although no one won the jackpot, there were some other prizes awarded in the draw. A total of 1,234,567 players won prizes ranging from $4 to $50,000. The table below shows the breakdown of the dividends and the number of winners for each prize tier.
| Division | Prize | Winners |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackpot | 0 |
| 2 | $50,000 | 3 |
| 3 | $100 | 123 |
| 4 | $100 | 4,567 |
| 5 | $7 | 12,345 |
| 6 | $7 | 123,456 |
| 7 | $4 | 456,789 |
| 8 | $4 | 627,284 |
The total prize pool for the draw was $2,345,678. The odds of winning any prize are 1 in 25, while the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 134,490,400.
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How to Buy PowerBall Lottery Ticket
There are two ways to buy PowerBall lottery tickets: in-person or online.
If you want to buy a ticket in-person, you can visit any authorized retailer in the US, such as gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. You can either ask for a Quick Pick, where a computer will generate numbers randomly, or you can pick the numbers yourself. You can also choose to add the Power Play option for an extra dollar, which multiplies your non-jackpot prizes by a factor of 2, 3, 4, 5 or 10.
If you want to buy a ticket online, you can use a secure platform such as LotteryWorld.com or LottoSmile, which are fully licensed and regulated. You can select your numbers online and pay for your entries. The platform’s agents will buy the physical tickets for you in the US and keep them safe. You will receive a proof of purchase and a notification if you win. You can also withdraw your winnings or use them to enter future games.
How to Play PowerBall
PowerBall is a lottery game that is played in several countries, such as the US, Australia, and South Africa. To play, you need to choose a set of numbers and a Powerball number, and match them with the drawn numbers to win prizes. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to play PowerBall:
1. Select your numbers
Choose five main numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball from a separate set of 1 to 26. You can either pick your own numbers or use a Quick Pick option to get a random selection.
2. Decide on Power Play
Select the Power Play option if you want to boost the value of any non-jackpot prizes you win. A Power Play multiplier is drawn at random – 2x, 3x, 4x or 5x (or possibly 10x when the advertised jackpot is $150 million or less).
3. Choose how many drawings to play
You can purchase a ticket for just the next drawing, or enter multiple consecutive draws. If you play several in a row, it means you don’t have to keep remembering to buy a new ticket for those future draws.
4. Pay for your entries
It costs $2 for a single play on PowerBall, plus an additional $1 if you are including Power Play on your ticket. You can buy PowerBall tickets online or from authorized retailers.
5. Check your numbers
The PowerBall drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday evening. You can check the latest winning numbers and results for PowerBall here after the draw has taken place.
6. Claim your prize
If you win a prize, you need to claim it within a certain period of time, depending on the state where you bought your ticket. You can either choose to receive your prize as a lump sum or as an annuity over 30 years. The jackpot prize is subject to federal and state taxes.
The PowerBall draw on February 8, 2024, yielded no jackpot winners, with the upcoming draw on February 12, 2024, offering an estimated jackpot of $4 million. Despite this, over 1.2 million players secured prizes ranging from $4 to $50,000. Learn more about PowerBall, its dividends, winners, and how to play for your chance to win big.
