Powerball jackpot is at $313 million for Wednesday’s drawing
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Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing will feature a staggering jackpot of $313 million.
The Powerball jackpot continues to rise with each drawing that goes without a winner. This past Monday saw numbers 3, 4, 12, 22, and 28 get selected, as well as 16 in the red Powerball slot.
August 23 is the next drawing — taking place at 10:59 p.m. ET — and you can to get your ticket(s). Notably, you’ll need to purchase tickets prior to the cut-off time at exactly 9:59 p.m. ET.
Playing the Powerball is actually very easy. Know that you can get Powerball tickets at local lottery retailers like convenience stores, grocery stores, and gas stations. Or, you can buy them on the PA Lottery website.
Then, select five numbers from 1 to 69, and one number from 1 to 26 which will be your Powerball selection. You must match all five regular numbers and the Powerball to win the $313 million jackpot.
Standard tickets will cost you $2 each. You always have the option to take part in the Power Play add-on feature for an additional $1 per ticket.
The Power Play feature gives you the chance to multiply any non-jackpot prize that you may possibly win.
If you want to view the results of a Powerball drawing, you can either visit the PA Lottery website or watch on your local TV news station. View below:
- Erie: WJET Ch. 24 Lottery Results at 11:20 p.m.
- Harrisburg/Lancaster/York: WGAL Ch. 8 Lottery Results at 11:20 p.m.
- Johnstown/Altoona/State College: WTAJ Ch. 10 Lottery Results at 11:20 p.m.
- Philadelphia: WTXF Ch. 29 Lottery Results at 11:00 p.m.
- Pittsburgh: WPXI Ch. 11 Lottery Results at 11:11 p.m.
- Wilkes-Barre/Scranton: WNEP Ch. 16 Lottery Results at 11:00 p.m.
Importantly, you need to be 18 years of age or older and physically located in Pennsylvania to play lottery games online and win prizes.
If you have ever wondered what the actual odds are of winning the Powerball jackpot, the table below is for you:
Again, the current Powerball jackpot is at $313 million for the next drawing scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 23 at approximately 10:59 p.m. ET. Remember, you need to buy your ticket(s) before the 9:59 p.m. ET deadline.
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