The jackpot for Wednesday’s Powerball lottery was an estimated $168.5 million with a cash option of $93 million, according to the Powerball official website.
The Powerball Numbers for Wednesday, September 7, 2022
| Draw Date | Winning Numbers | Powerball | Power Play | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/07/2022 | 03–16–30–33–36 | 20 | 3X | $168.5 million |
Powerball Double Play Winning Numbers
| Draw Date | Double Play Results | Powerball | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/07/2022 | 04-26-28-29-42 | 10 | $10 Million |
Did anyone win the powerball? – 09/07/22
Powerball has just raised the stakes! The jackpot is now worth $186 million because nobody matched all 6 winning numbers, which were drawn on Wednesday, September 7th. Of course, there was still a big bag of cash to be given out, so 354,675 ticket holders will each receive between $4 and $50 thousand respectively, depending on how many of their numbers are rowed in with the winning numbers.
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 – Wednesday, September 7, 2022
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | 0 | $168,500,000 | $0 |
| 5/5 | 0 | $1,000,000 | $0 |
| 4/5 + Powerball | 6 | $50,000 | $300,000 |
| 4/5 | 263 | $100 | $26,300 |
| 3/5 + Powerball | 488 | $100 | $48,800 |
| 3/5 | 13,723 | $7 | $96,061 |
| 2/5 + Powerball | 10,058 | $7 | $70,406 |
| 1/5 + Powerball | 72,075 | $4 | $288,300 |
| 0/5 + Powerball | 166,391 | $4 | $665,564 |
Power Play Prize Payouts and Total Number of Winners – Wednesday, September 7, 2022
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 0 | $2,000,000 | $0 |
| 4/5 + Powerball | 0 | $150,000 | $0 |
| 4/5 | 75 | $300 | $22,500 |
| 3/5 + Powerball | 166 | $300 | $49,800 |
| 3/5 | 4,705 | $21 | $98,805 |
| 2/5 + Powerball | 3,544 | $21 | $74,424 |
| 1/5 + Powerball | 25,261 | $12 | $303,132 |
| 0/5 + Powerball | 57,920 | $12 | $695,040 |
Odds of winning Powerball
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.
