Powerball has made headlines again following a significant reset of its jackpot, which now stands at $20 million, or approximately $9 million in cash. This reset comes on the heels of a recent $143 million jackpot won on April 29, with winning tickets sold in Kansas and Indiana. The latest drawing on May 2 promises an exciting opportunity for players, especially after last week’s remarkable outcomes that not only produced two jackpot winners but also created nearly 90 additional millionaires across 20 states.
New Jersey emerged as a standout this week, leading the nation with a remarkable 18 of those big winnings, showcasing the state’s continued luck in the lottery. The Powerball has historically seen the jackpot hit nearly 200 times since its inception in 1992, and with 45 states currently participating, it remains a popular choice among lottery enthusiasts, despite the absence of the game in Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah.
In its latest drawing, the numbers that could change lives were released: 25, 37, 42, 52, 65, with the Powerball being 14. A multiplier of 3x was also in play, raising the stakes for non-jackpot prizes.
For those interested in participating, it’s essential to note that you do not need to be a U.S. citizen or resident to buy Powerball tickets. Anyone of legal age—typically 18—can purchase tickets at licensed retailers across the participating areas, including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Powerball tickets are priced at $2 per play and can be purchased at various locations, including convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores. Some states even offer the option to buy tickets online. Players have the choice of manually selecting six numbers (five white balls numbered 1 to 69 and one red Powerball from 1 to 26) or opting for a computer-generated selection through the “Quick Pick” feature. Additionally, players can enhance their potential non-jackpot winnings by adding the “Power Play” option for an extra dollar, which can multiply those winnings by factors of 2, 3, 4, 5, or even 10.
Drawings occur three times a week—on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays—and if nobody wins the jackpot in a given drawing, the cash prize continues to grow, generating even more excitement among players.
As anticipation builds for Saturday night’s drawing, many are left wondering if they might be the next lucky winner to change their fortune.
