The Powerball jackpot for Saturday’s lottery drawing jumped to an estimated $77.1 million with a cash option of $41.5 million, according to the official Powerball website.
The Powerball Numbers for Saturday, March 18, 2023
| Draw Date | Winning Numbers | Powerball | Power Play | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2023 | 14–20–30–54–69 | 11 | 2X | $77.1 million |
Powerball Double Play Winning Numbers
| Draw Date | Double Play Results | Powerball | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2023 | 21-30-34-57-59 | 08 | $10 Million |
Did anyone win the powerball? – 03/18/23
The Powerball jackpot reached the estimated amount of $86 million, despite the fact that not one person matched all six numbers in Saturday’s drawing. A total of 510,992 tickets were purchased, with some lucky individuals able to claim money ranging from $4 to $1 million!
One lucky winner from New York matched the five white numbers drawn to win $1 million. The ticket holder also had a choice of playing the Power Play option, but unfortunately for this player, they decided not to. Using Power Play would have ensured a grand prize.
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, March 18, 2023
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | 0 | $77,100,000 | $0 |
| 5/5 | 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 4/5 + Powerball | 13 | $50,000 | $650,000 |
| 4/5 | 218 | $100 | $21,800 |
| 3/5 + Powerball | 593 | $100 | $59,300 |
| 3/5 | 14,231 | $7 | $99,617 |
| 2/5 + Powerball | 12,853 | $7 | $89,971 |
| 1/5 + Powerball | 99,642 | $4 | $398,568 |
| 0/5 + Powerball | 245,424 | $4 | $981,696 |
Power Play Prize Payouts and Total Number of Winners – Saturday, March 18, 2023
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 0 | $2,000,000 | $0 |
| 4/5 + Powerball | 2 | $100,000 | $200,000 |
| 4/5 | 75 | $200 | $15,000 |
| 3/5 + Powerball | 208 | $200 | $41,600 |
| 3/5 | 5,109 | $14 | $71,526 |
| 2/5 + Powerball | 4,719 | $14 | $66,066 |
| 1/5 + Powerball | 36,852 | $8 | $294,816 |
| 0/5 + Powerball | 91,052 | $8 | $728,416 |
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.
