Excitement Builds as Powerball Jackpot Hits $155 Million
As the excitement escalates, lottery enthusiasts are eagerly checking their tickets after a Georgia resident claimed a staggering $478 million from the Powerball drawing on October 23. With the current jackpot estimated at $155 million, the anticipation is palpable for Wednesday’s drawing.
The winning numbers for this week’s Powerball are 16, 30, 60, 62, 64, with the Powerball being 25 and a Power Play multiplier of 3X. In the separate Double Play drawing, the winning numbers were 03, 10, 37, 40, 68, and the Powerball was 01. Participants in select states can also opt for the Double Play feature, which offers an extra chance to win in a subsequent drawing with a top cash prize of $10 million.
Interested players can purchase tickets for as little as $2, giving them a one in 292.2 million chance of winning the jackpot. With drawings held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time, the deadline to buy tickets is at 9:45 p.m. on these days.
Powerball is available across 45 states, along with the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. The Double Play feature is offered in 13 jurisdictions, including states like Pennsylvania and Michigan, allowing for even more chances to win.
So, is tonight your lucky night? Time is running out to grab your tickets and possibly join the ranks of Powerball jackpot champions!
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