Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion, next drawing on Sat. 9/30

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Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion, next drawing on Sat. 9/30
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With a staggering jackpot of $925 million, now is the time to purchase your Powerball ticket(s) for Saturday night’s drawing.

The current Powerball jackpot is quickly becoming one of the largest in the game’s history.

This past Wednesday’s numbers drawing saw white balls 1, 7, 46, 47, and 63 get selected, along with 7 in the red Powerball slot.

Notably, Powerball drawings occur each week on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at approximately 10:59 p.m. ET. Know that the cut-off time to buy tickets is 9:59 p.m. ET on the night of drawings.

Interested in watching the results of a Powerball drawing? Pennsylvania residents can watch via their local TV news station. See 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.

You must be at least 18 years of age and physically present in the state of Pennsylvania to play lottery games online and collect prizes.

Playing the Powerball is very easy. Begin by either visiting the PA Lottery website or a local lottery retailer (e.g., grocery store, convenient store, etc.).

Then, choose five numbers from 1 to 69 and one number from 1 to 26, which will serve as your Powerball selection. Or, you always have the option to allow the terminal to randomly select your numbers for you using the Quick Pick tool.

Standard Powerball tickets cost $2 a piece, but you can participate in the Power Play add-on feature for an additional $1 per ticket.

In doing so, you are giving yourself the opportunity to increase any non-jackpot prize that you garner.

Prior to the regular Powerball drawing, a separate number (2, 3, 4, 5, or 10) will be drawn—the Power Play number. If you win a non-jackpot prize, your prize will be multiplied by the Power Play number that was drawn.

Ever wonder what your odds are of actually winning the Powerball jackpot? Well, that information is readily available believe it or not. View below:

The next Powerball drawing, which features a $925 million jackpot, will take place on Saturday, September 30 at approximately 10:59 p.m. ET. Make sure to purchase your ticket(s) ahead of the 9:59 p.m. ET deadline.