Powerball Jackpot Hits $521 Million

The Powerball jackpot climbed to a staggering $521 million after nobody claimed the grand prize in Wednesday’s drawing. Saturday’s drawing took place just after 11 p.m. EST, with the winning numbers announced shortly after.

Currently, no one has won the complete jackpot. Rather, in the latest Powerball drawing, a store in Polk County, Florida, sold a significant prize-winning ticket, as reported by the Florida Lottery.

The winning numbers for this draw were 30, 36, 49, 52, 63, and 16. Despite no one clinching the jackpot, three lucky winners emerged from Ohio, Florida, and New York.

The Ohio winner secured the Match 5 Power Play prize, bagging a hefty $2 million. Meanwhile, the other two winners each snagged a cool $1 million prize.

The winning ticket in Florida was purchased at the City Food Mart, located at 21 N. Seventh St., as confirmed by the Florida Lottery.

The upcoming drawing is slated for 11 p.m. on Monday. The jackpot for this round stands impressively at $532 million, with a cash value of $260.1 million.

For those wondering how to join in on the Powerball frenzy, it’s as simple as visiting your local convenience store, gas station, or grocery store to snag a $2 ticket. Online purchases are also an option in select states.

To play, pick six numbers: five white balls from 1 to 69 and one red Powerball from 1 to 26. Feeling lucky? Tack on a “Power Play” for an extra buck, boosting non-jackpot prizes by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or even 10X.

Not into picking numbers? Just ask for a “Quick Pick” and let the computer do the work.

Drawings are held thrice a week — on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. If the jackpot remains unclaimed, it rolls over, swelling the pot even more.

Now, about those odds: Your chances of hitting the jackpot are a slim 1 in 292.2 million. But hey, someone’s gotta win, right?

Tickets are available at various locations, including gas stations, convenience stores, and even some airport terminals. And if online shopping is more your style, check out Jackpocket in supported states and territories for a hassle-free experience.