The Powerball jackpot for the Wednesday, March 2nd drawing was estimated at $73.6 million with a cash option of $49.1 million, according to the Powerball official website.
The Powerball Numbers for Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022:
| Draw Date | Winning Numbers | Powerball | Power Play | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2022 | 19–37–48–61–63 | 12 | 2X | $73.6 million |
Powerball Double Play Winning Numbers
| Draw Date | Double Play Results | Powerball | Estimated Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2022 | 01-07-10-32-56 | 13 | $10 Million |
Did anyone win the powerball? – 03/02/22
The Powerball lottery without winners once again failed to make somebody rich. The jackpot has been reset to $85 million with a cash value of $56.6 million.
Powerball is played in 45 states, Washington DC, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands! People play it by using either a quick pick or by choosing up to 9 numbers between 1 and 69.
Powerball Lottery drawings happen every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday starting at 10:59 p.m Eastern Time (ET). You do not have to be a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident to play the Powerball.
Here you can find the most up-to-date information about the Powerball results and learn precisely how to correctly determine whether or not you might have won.
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.
Powerball Prize Payouts and Total Number of Winners – Wednesday, March 2, 2022
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | 0 | $73,600,000 | $0 |
| 5/5 | 0 | $1,000,000 | $0 |
| 4/5 + Powerball | 5 | $50,000 | $250,000 |
| 4/5 | 148 | $100 | $14,800 |
| 3/5 + Powerball | 380 | $100 | $38,000 |
| 3/5 | 9,379 | $7 | $65,653 |
| 2/5 + Powerball | 8,071 | $7 | $56,497 |
| 1/5 + Powerball | 65,467 | $4 | $261,868 |
| 0/5 + Powerball | 169,944 | $4 | $679,776 |
Power Play Prize Payouts and Total Number of Winners – Wednesday, March 2, 2022
| Match | Winners | Prize | Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 0 | $2,000,000 | $0 |
| 4/5 + Powerball | 2 | $100,000 | $200,000 |
| 4/5 | 44 | $200 | $8,800 |
| 3/5 + Powerball | 129 | $200 | $25,800 |
| 3/5 | 3,471 | $14 | $48,594 |
| 2/5 + Powerball | 2,984 | $14 | $41,776 |
| 1/5 + Powerball | 24,364 | $8 | $194,912 |
| 0/5 + Powerball | 63,138 | $8 | $505,104 |
