The jackpot for Saturday’s Powerball lottery was an estimated $194.4 million with a cash option of $101.5 million, according to the Powerball official website.
The Powerball Numbers for Saturday, December 24, 2022
| Draw Date | Winning Numbers | Powerball | Power Play | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/24/2022 | 17–37–46–54–67 | 08 | 3X | $194.4 million |
Powerball Double Play Winning Numbers
| Draw Date | Double Play Results | Powerball | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/24/2022 | 05-32-34-38-48 | 12 | $10 Million |
The Double Play™ feature gives players another chance to match their Powerball numbers in a separate drawing after the results of the regular Powerball drawing are announced. The DoublePlay™ drawing is held after every Powerball drawing at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time and has a top prize of $10 million.
Did anyone win the powerball? – 12/24/22
The Powerball jackpot has jumped up to $201 million, and the old jackpot of $194.4 million was not claimed when no one won in the most recent drawing on Saturday, December 24. Although, 671,157 individuals were victors who won prizes ranging from $4 to $150 thousand!
Powerball drawings are held three times a week, every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET. The Powerball is played in 45 states, and in Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. You do not have to be a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident to play the Powerball lottery. Players select five white numbers from (1 to 69) and one red ball (1 to 26). Tickets cost $2 per play.
The Double Play add-on feature is available for purchase in 13 lottery jurisdictions: Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Washington DC.
Powerball Prize Payouts and Total Number of Winners – Saturday, December 24, 2022
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | 0 | $194,400,000 | $0 |
| 5/5 | 0 | $1,000,000 | $0 |
| 4/5 + Powerball | 8 | $50,000 | $400,000 |
| 4/5 | 302 | $100 | $30,200 |
| 3/5 + Powerball | 797 | $100 | $79,700 |
| 3/5 | 20,218 | $7 | $141,526 |
| 2/5 + Powerball | 16,451 | $7 | $115,157 |
| 1/5 + Powerball | 133,264 | $4 | $533,056 |
| 0/5 + Powerball | 335,467 | $4 | $1,341,868 |
Power Play Prize Payouts and Total Number of Winners – Saturday, December 24, 2022
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 0 | $2,000,000 | $0 |
| 4/5 + Powerball | 4 | $150,000 | $600,000 |
| 4/5 | 98 | $300 | $29,400 |
| 3/5 + Powerball | 232 | $300 | $69,600 |
| 3/5 | 6,267 | $21 | $131,607 |
| 2/5 + Powerball | 5,297 | $21 | $111,237 |
| 1/5 + Powerball | 43,113 | $12 | $517,356 |
| 0/5 + Powerball | 109,639 | $12 | $1,315,668 |
What are the odds of winning?
There is a one in 292,201,338 chance of hitting the Powerball jackpot. For comparison, the odds of being struck by lightning are 1 in 960,000 and those of dying from a dog related incident are 1 in 150,500. If that’s not enough odds for you, this American lottery has higher chances than ever before. The probability of winning at least $1 million is approximately 1 in 11,688,053 and the likelihood of scoring third prize awards amount of $50,000 is around 913,129 to 1.
How to play Powerball
- Select five random numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26.
- Place wagers by asking for a quick pick or by using the powerball play slip. Play slips are available at local lottery retailers.
- Choose the number of times you’d like to play. Each ticket costs $2 per lottery game draw. Powerball can be played up to twelve times (four weeks in advance).
- Select the Power Play® feature (an additional $1 per play per draw) for a chance to multiply winnings.
- Check your lottery ticket for errors before you hand it over to the retailer. Lottery tickets are non-refundable.
- Receive, sign and protect a ticket. A ticket is needed to claim a prize. Playslips may not be valid for prizes.
