Are you feeling lucky today? The Powerball jackpot for Saturday night’s drawing was estimated at $36 million with a cash option of $16.8 million, according to the Powerball website. The last jackpot was won on May 6 by a lucky Florida resident who took home $214.9 million. Meanwhile, the Mega Millions jackpot stands at $363 million with a cash option of $166.9 million, according to the Mega Millions website.
If you’re wondering about the winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on May 11, 2024, they were 3, 6, 39, 49, 67, and the Powerball was 21 with a Powerplay of 2x.
Powerball drawings are held three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 10:59 p.m. Make sure to check the ticket purchase deadline in your state to avoid missing out on your chance to win big.
Playing Powerball is simple, with tickets costing $2 each. You can increase your potential winnings by adding the Power Play option for an extra $1. Prizes range from $4 for matching the Powerball to $1 million for matching all five white balls. Remember, the odds of winning the jackpot are 292,201,338-to-1, so play responsibly and good luck!
Vocabulary List:
- Jackpot (noun): The large sum of money or prize in a game or lottery.
- Estimated (adjective): Approximately calculated or judged.
- Resident (noun): A person who lives in a specific place.
- Option (noun): A choice or alternative available.
- Deadline (noun): The latest time something is allowed.
- Prize (noun): Something offered or won as a reward.
