Was there a Powerball winner last night? The numbers for Oct. 11's draw

Raphael Romero Ruiz, Arizona Republic
·4 min read

A lucky Powerball player from California has won the estimated $1.75 billion jackpot prize with a cash value option of $774.1 million.

This ends a three-month run where the Powerball jackpot grew to the second-largest pool of prize money in the history of the game. The winner is now the fifth Powerball jackpot winner of 2023, with the largest prize this year so far. Could you be the next lucky player?

Before you go out and purchase your Powerball tickets, here's everything you need to know about drawing days and times, how to play the lottery in Arizona and where to watch the draw.

What were the winning Powerball numbers on Oct. 11, 2023?

The winning numbers for Wednesday night's drawing were 22, 24, 40, 52 and 64. The Powerball was 10. The Power Play was 2X.

What was the Powerball jackpot for Oct. 11, 2023?

The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday night's draw was for an estimated $1.76 billion and a cash value of $774.1 million.

Did anyone win the Powerball Oct. 11, 2023?

The Powerball jackpot, worth an estimated $1.76 billion with a cash value option of $774.1 million, was won by a lottery player in California.

Other smaller prize winners also made out with some money. Tickets purchased in California, Florida, New York, Oklahoma and Virginia matched the first five numbers, with the exception of the Powerball, winning $1 million. Additional tickets purchased in Arizona and Pennsylvania also matched the five winning numbers and had the additional Power Play worth $2 million.

When is the next Powerball drawing?

The next draw is on Saturday, Oct. 14.

What's the current Powerball jackpot amount?

The jackpot pool is set to grow to an estimated $20 million and a cash value of $9.1 million.

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What time is the Oct. 14 Powerball drawing in AZ?

The next drawing is at 10:59 p.m. ET or 7:59 p.m. Arizona time on Oct. 14.

Where can I buy Powerball tickets?

The Arizona Lottery has a "Where to Play" map that folks interested in participating can use to find the nearest store to purchase tickets.

How much do Powerball tickets cost?

If you are looking to purchase a ticket for the next Powerball draw, you should expect to pay $2 for each play. You can also purchase Power Play which will multiply your winnings for another $1 per play.

What is the cut-off time for buying Powerball tickets?

According to the Arizona Lottery's website, the cut-off time for purchasing Powerball tickets is 6:59 p.m. Arizona time on the night of the draw.

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Can you buy Powerball tickets online?

It is possible for Arizonans to purchase Powerball tickets online via third-party sellers such as Jackpocket.com.

However, the Arizona Lottery itself does not sell tickets over the phone, by mail or online.

Where to watch Powerball drawings

The Powerball drawing is streamed live on the lottery website. It may also air on a local television station in your area.

When are Powerball drawing days?

The Powerball drawings happen three times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET or 7:59 p.m. Arizona time.

How to play Powerball

In order to hit it big on the Powerball, you must match all six numbers on your ticket. But you don't have to hit it big to win a prize with the Powerball.

You can win smaller prizes by matching five numbers on the ticket.

What are the Powerball payout options?

If you win the Powerball jackpot and are deciding on how to cash in, you should know you have options.

There are two payout options:

  • Paid in full over time.

  • Half the amount upfront.

With the first option, the jackpot amount is spread out over 30 years as an annual payment. With the latter, the winner receives just over half that amount as a lump sum payment.

If you don't win the jackpot, but instead win a smaller prize, the Powerball website has a helpful chart to see what you won.

How many numbers do you need to win in Powerball?

In order to win a prize, you only need to match one number. Here is a list of winning combinations.

  • Matching the Powerball number: $4.

  • 1 Winning number + Powerball number: $4.

  • 2 Winning numbers + Powerball number: $7.

  • 3 Winning numbers: $7.

  • 3 Winning numbers + Powerball number: $100.

  • 4 Winning numbers: $100.

  • 4 Winning numbers + Powerball number: $50,000.

  • 5 Winning numbers: $1 million.

  • 5 Winning numbers + Powerball number: Grand prize.

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Have a question you need answered? Reach the reporter at rromeroruiz@gannett.com. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter @raphaeldelag.

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