When is the next Powerball drawing? Jackpot balloons to $522M. Here's what to know
If you didn't hit big this weekend on the Powerball, you'll have another chance Monday night as the estimated $522 million jackpot is up for grabs.
With no winner, the pool of prize money is set to grow for the Sept. 11 draw. Lottery players have seen these jackpots reach great heights in 2023, but the jackpot amount for the Powerball is not yet in record-breaking territory.
The next big winner will be the fifth Powerball jackpot winner of 2023. Could it be you?
Before you go out and purchase your tickets, here's everything you need to know about how to play Powerball and when to watch the draw.
When is the Powerball drawing?
The Powerball drawings happen three times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET or 7:59 p.m. Arizona time. The next draw is on Monday, Sept. 11.
What time is the Powerball drawing in AZ?
The next drawing is at 10:59 p.m. ET or 7:59 p.m. Arizona time on Sept. 11.
How much is the Powerball jackpot prize today?
The jackpot pool is set to grow to an estimated $522 million with a cash value option of $252.4 million.
Where to buy Powerball tickets
The Arizona Lottery has a "Where to Play" map that folks interested in participating can use to find the nearest store to purchase tickets.
How to watch Powerball drawings
The Powerball drawing is streamed live on the lottery website. It may also air on a local television station in your area.
When are Powerball drawing days?
Powerball drawings are held Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
What were the winning numbers for Powerball on Sept. 9, 2023?
The winning numbers for Saturday night's drawing were 11, 19, 29, 63 and 68. The Powerball was 25. The Power Play was 2X.
What was the Powerball jackpot for Sept. 9, 2023?
The Powerball jackpot for Saturday night's draw was for an estimated $502 million and a cash value of $242.7 million.
Did anyone win the Powerball on Sept. 9?
Nobody has claimed a big prize-winning ticket from the Sept. 9 drawing. However, you do not need to match all six numbers to win a prize on the Powerball.
Two tickets that was purchased in New Hampshire and Virginia matched the first five numbers with the exception of the Powerball winning $1 million. Another ticket sold in Florida also matched the five winning numbers and had the added Power Play winning $2 million.
How to play Powerball
In order to hit it big on the Powerball, you must match all six numbers on your ticket. But you don't have to hit it big to win a prize with the Powerball.
You can win smaller prizes by matching five numbers on the ticket.
What are the Powerball payout options?
If you win the Powerball jackpot and are deciding on how to cash in, you should know you have options.
There are two payout options:
Paid in full over time.
Half the amount upfront.
With the first option, the jackpot amount is spread out over 30 years as an annual payment. With the latter, the winner receives just over half that amount as a lump sum payment.
If you don't win the jackpot, but instead win a smaller prize, the Powerball website has a helpful chart to see what you won.
How many numbers do you need to win in Powerball?
In order to win a prize, you only need to match one 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: Grand prize.
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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: When is the Powerball jackpot drawing in AZ? What to know
