The Powerball jackpot for Saturday’s drawing is set to be a whopping $600 million after no one claimed the top prize in Wednesday’s drawing. The winning numbers for the March 16 drawing were 12, 23, 44, 57, 61 with a Powerball of 5 and Power Play of 2X.
For those lucky enough to match all the numbers on Saturday, the cash option is estimated to be $285.9 million. However, the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are slim at one in 292.2 million, while the overall odds of winning any Powerball prize are roughly one in 24.9.
Players looking to try their luck can purchase $2 Powerball tickets at local stores or online in certain states. Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, allows players to order tickets online in various states.
Drawings for the Powerball are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights, with the cash prize increasing if there is no jackpot winner. For those looking to increase their chances of winning, instructions on how to play Powerball can be found on the official website.
If you’re wondering where to buy lottery tickets or are interested in learning more about Jackpocket services and eligibility, be sure to check out their website for all the information you need. Good luck to all the Powerball players out there!
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