What are the odds of winning Powerball? Jackpot rises to $1.6 billion
Corrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this story had incorrect information about the locations where winning Powerball tickets were purchased.
The winning Powerball numbers for Wednesday, Nov. 2, have been revealed. Do you have a winning ticket for a jackpot pool worth an estimated $1.6 billion, with a cash option of $782.4 million?
The next Powerball drawing will take place at the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee at 10:59 p.m. ET on Saturday, Nov. 5. Ticket sale cut-off times vary by jurisdiction, but typically occur one to two hours before the scheduled drawing.
Saturday’s estimated jackpot has surpassed the world record amount previously set by Powerball in 2016, when tickets in California, Florida and Tennessee won a $1.586 billion jackpot.
If no one wins the jackpot in Saturday’s drawing, it will tie the game record for the number of consecutive drawings without a grand prize winner.
But you may be wondering: What are the odds of actually winning the Powerball jackpot?
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.
Here's what you need to know to find out if you could be America's next billionaire.
What are the Powerball winning numbers?
The winning numbers for Wednesday night's drawing are 2, 11, 22, 35, 60 and the Powerball is 23. The Power Play was 2X.
Who won Powerball?
As of the morning of Nov. 5, no one claimed their ticket matched all six numbers to win the Powerball jackpot.
There were 16 tickets that matched five numbers, but not the Powerball, to win $1 million. Those tickets were sold in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Texas and Virginia.
Three other tickets matched all five numbers except for the Powerball but the players selected the Power Play option, increasing their payout to $2 million. Those tickets were sold in Arkansas, Montana and New Jersey.
What were the Double Play numbers?
Double Play numbers are 20, 34, 37, 57, 67 and the Powerball is 26.
How to play Powerball and win a prize?
In order to win a prize, you only need to match one number, but it has to be the winning Powerball worth $4.
What if you win? The Powerball Jackpot is $1.6 billion now. If you win, keep quiet.
What is the Powerball jackpot amount?
The pool for Saturday's drawing had grown to a record estimated $1.6 billion. The jackpot has a cash value of $782.4 million.
Top 10 Powerball lottery jackpots
$1.586 billion — Jan. 13, 2016; California, Florida, Tennessee.
$1.6 billion — Nov. 5, 2022; TBD.
$768.4 million — Mar. 27, 2019; Wisconsin.
$758.7 million — Aug. 23, 2017; Massachusetts.
$731.1 million — Jan. 20, 2021; Maryland.
$699.8 million — Oct. 4, 2021; California.
$687.8 million — Oct. 27, 2018; Iowa, New York.
$632.6 million — Jan. 5, 2022; California, Wisconsin.
$590.5 million — May 18, 2013; Florida.
$587.5 million — Nov. 28, 2012; Arizona, Missouri.
Can you buy Powerball tickets online?
In Arizona, you will need to go to an authorized dealer for the state lottery, the state does not offer online purchases.
Where to buy Powerball tickets
The Arizona Lottery has a "Where to Play" map that folks who are interested in participating in can use to find the nearest store to purchase tickets.
How much does a Powerball ticket cost?
Each ticket costs $2 to enter the drawing. If you add the Power Play option for an additional $1, you can win up to five times the amount of your non-jackpot winnings.
Have a question you need answered? Reach the reporter at rromeroruiz@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter @raphaeldelag.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: What are odds of winning Powerball? Jackpot at $1.6 billion for Nov. 5
