Drawing of the winning Powerball numbers for Saturday 05/11/24

Is today your lucky day?

The lottery jackpot was estimated at $36 million, with a cash option of $16.8 million for Saturday night’s drawing, according to the Powerball website.

The jackpot was last won on May 6 when a Florida lottery player won a $214.9 million jackpot.

Meanwhile, the Mega Millions jackpot stands at $363 million with a cash option of $166.9 million, according to the Mega Millions website.

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What are the winning Powerball numbers for 05/11/24?

Here are the winning Powerball numbers for Saturday May 11, 2024:

3 – 6 – 39 – 49 – 67 and Powerball 21

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When will the next Powerball drawing take place?

Powerball drawings take place three times a week – Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Monday drawings were added in 2021.

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Until what time can I buy Powerball tickets?

The deadline to purchase a Powerball ticket varies by state, so don’t wait until the last minute. The deadline in New Jersey is 9:59 p.m. on the day of the drawing, while the deadline in New York is 10 p.m.

Click here for a full list of Powerball ticket deadlines by state or jurisdiction.

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How to play Powerball?

The cost is $2 per ticket, but you can add the Power Play for $1, which will increase your potential prize amount up to five times the original prize (except for Jackpot and Match 5). There is also a 10x Power Play possibility when the jackpot is less than $150 million.

Each player selects five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. However, you can also have the lottery machine generate a quick pick ticket with random numbers for you.

Prizes range from $4 for matching the Powerball to $1 million for matching all five white balls (except in California) up to the jackpot for matching all six balls. You can view all prize payouts on the Powerball website here.

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Where is Powerball available?

You can play the game in 45 states, plus Washington DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.

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Where can you buy lottery tickets?

Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.

You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery service of the USA TODAY Network, in the following U.S. states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington DC and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to choose your game and lottery numbers, place your order, view your ticket and collect your winnings using your phone or home computer.

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How can I watch the Powerball drawing?

The Powerball drawing is broadcast live on the lottery website at 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. You can view the drawing by clicking here.

The drawing may also be broadcast on a local television station in your market.

What are my chances of winning?

Playing Powerball can be exciting, but don’t spend those millions before you win.

The odds of winning the jackpot are 292,201,338 to 1.

The odds of finding all five white balls are 11,688,053 to 1.

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Capital or annuity?

The major lotteries in the United States offer two jackpot payment options: annuity and cash.

The annuity option pays out over time. There is one immediate payment, then 29 annual payments, increasing by 5% each year.

The cash option is significantly lower than the advertised jackpot, but it is paid out as a lump sum. You don’t need to wait decades to get all the money.

Can I win the jackpot and remain anonymous?

In some states, like New Jersey, you can win the lottery anonymously. That wasn’t always the case, but winners can now remain anonymous under a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.

In other states, the winner’s name and hometown are a matter of public record. Check with your state lottery for more information.

Top 10 biggest Powerball jackpots

Here are the Top 10 jackpots since the Powerball lottery began in 1992:

1. $2.04 billion, November 7, 2022: won in California
2. $1.765 billion, October 11, 2023: won in California
3. $1.586 billion, January 13, 2016: three winners in California, Florida and Tennessee
4. $1.326 billion, April 6, 2024: won in Oregon
5. $1.08 billion, July 19, 2023: won in California
6. $842.4 million, January 1, 2024: Won in Michigan
7. $768.4 million, March 27, 2019: Won in Wisconsin
8. $758.7 million, August 23, 2017: won in Massachusetts
9. $754.6 million, February 6, 2023: won in Washington
10. $731.1 million, January 20, 2021: Won in Maryland

What was the largest American lottery jackpot ever recorded?

Here is an overview of the best jackpots won in the United States, between the Powerball and Mega Millions lotteries:

1. $2.04 billion, Powerball, November 7, 2022: won in California
2. $1.765 billion, Powerball, October 11, 2023: won in California
3. $1.602 billion, Mega Millions, August 8, 2023: won in Florida
4. $1.586 billion, Powerball, January 13, 2016: three winners in California, Florida and Tennessee
5. $1.537 billion, Mega Millions, October 23, 2018: won in South Carolina
6. $1.348 billion, Mega Millions, January 13, 2022: won in Maine
7. $1.337 billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022: won in Illinois
8. $1.326 billion, Powerball, April 6, 2024: won in Oregon
9. $1.128 billion, Mega Millions, March 26, 2024: won in New Jersey
10. $1.08 billion, Powerball, July 19, 2023: won in California
11. $1.05 billion, Mega Millions, January 22, 2021: won in Michigan
12. $842.4 million, Powerball, January 1, 2024: won in Michigan
13. $768.4 million, Powerball, March 27, 2019: won in Wisconsin
14. $758.7 million, Powerball, August 23, 2017: won in Massachusetts
15. $754.6 million, Powerball: February 6, 2023: won in Washington
16. $731.1 million, Powerball, January 20, 2021: won in Maryland
17. $699.8 million, Powerball, October 4, 2021: won in California
18. $687.8 million, Powerball, October 27, 2018: two winners in Iowa, New York
19. $656 million, Mega Millions, March 30, 2012: three winners in Illinois, Kansas and Maryland
20. $648 million, Mega Millions, December 17, 2013: two winners in California and Georgia

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