The Powerball lottery jackpot continues to climb after a lucky winner in Oregon took home $331 million in the January 18 drawing. With Saturday’s winning numbers being 07-18-22-50-65 and Powerball 15, players have a shot at the estimated $215 million jackpot. The lump sum payment would be around $98.4 million before taxes.
Additionally, the Double Play feature gives players in select locations another chance to win with a top cash prize of $10 million. Powerball is available in 45 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico, with the Double Play add-on available in 13 lottery jurisdictions, including Pennsylvania and Michigan.
For just a $2 ticket, players have a one in 292.2 million chance of joining the hall of Powerball jackpot champions. Drawings are held at 10:59 p.m. Eastern on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, with the deadline to purchase tickets at 9:45 p.m. Will you be the next big winner? Grab your tickets now and see if luck is on your side tonight!
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