Mega Millions Drawing: Pennsylvania Ticket Claims $213.8 Million Powerball Jackpot Winning
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Tickets are sold at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and some airport terminals. Online purchases are available in several states through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.
Can You Remain Anonymous?
In some states like New Jersey, lottery winners can remain anonymous. In other states, winner details are public record. Check with your state lottery for more information.
Top Powerball Jackpots:
Here’s a look at some of the largest Powerball jackpots ever:
- $2.04 billion (Nov. 7, 2022) – California
- $1.765 billion (Oct. 11, 2023) – California
- $1.586 billion (Jan. 13, 2016) – California, Florida, Tennessee
- $1.326 billion (April 6, 2024) – Oregon
- $1.08 billion (July 19, 2023) – California
Watch the Drawings Live:
Powerball drawings are broadcast live at 10:59 p.m. ET on the lottery website and may also be shown on local TV stations.
Odds of Winning:
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 292,201,338 to 1. For matching all five white balls, the odds are 11,688,053 to 1.
Payout Options:
Winners can choose between the annuity option, paid out over 30 years with increasing annual payments, or a lump sum cash option.
For more details on Powerball, including ticket purchase deadlines and how to play, visit the Powerball website.
