Powerball winning numbers for Saturday, October 19, 2024

Is today your lucky day?

The lottery jackpot for Saturday night's drawing was an estimated $437 million with a cash option of $210.7 million, according to the Powerball website.

The jackpot was last won on August 19 when a California lottery player won a $44.3 million jackpot.

Meanwhile, according to the Mega Millions website, the Mega Millions jackpot stands at $205 million with a cash option of $97.5 million.

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What are the 10/19/24 winning Powerball numbers?

Here are the Saturday, October 19, 2024 winning numbers for Powerball:

7 – 16 – 19 – 45 – 64 and Powerball 25

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When is the next Powerball drawing?

Powerball drawings are held three times a week – Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 10:59 pm Monday drawings were added in 2021.

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How late can I buy Powerball tickets?

Deadlines to purchase Powerball tickets vary by state so don't wait until the last minute. The New Jersey deadline is 9:59 pm on the day of the draw, while the New York deadline is 10 pm

For a complete list of Powerball ticket deadlines by state or jurisdiction click here.

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How do I play Powerball?

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

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

Prizes for matching Powerballs vary from $4 to $1 million for five white balls (excluding California) matching the jackpot for all six balls. You can check out all the prize giveaways on the Powerball website here.

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Where is Powerball found?

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 order tickets online through the USA TODAY Network's Official Digital Lottery Courier Jackpocket in these US 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 select your lottery games and numbers, place your order, view your ticket and collect your winnings using your phone or home computer.

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How can I view Powerball drawings?

The Powerball drawing is broadcast live on the lottery website on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:59 pm ET. You can see 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 matching five white balls are 11,688,053-to-1.

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Lump sum or annuity?

Major US lotteries offer two jackpot payout options: annual and cash.

Annuity options are paid over time. There is an immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments, increasing by 5% each year.

The cash option is significantly lower than the advertised jackpot, but it is paid in lump sum. You don't have to wait decades for 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 now winners are able to remain anonymous under a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.

In other states, a 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, Tennessee
4. $1.326 billion, April 6, 2024: Oregon wins
5. $1.08 billion, July 19, 2023: Won in California
6. $842.4 million, Jan. 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 biggest US lottery jackpot?

Here's a look at the top jackpots won in the US between the Powerball and Mega Millions lotteries:

1. $2.04 billion, Powerball, November 7, 2022: California won
2. $1.765 billion, Powerball, October 11, 2023: California won
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, 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: Wins in Illinois
8. $1.326 billion, Powerball, April 6, 2024: Won by Oregon
9. $1.128 Billion, Mega Millions, March 26, 2024: Won in New Jersey
10. $1.08 billion, Powerball, July 19, 2023: California won
11. $1.05 Billion, Mega Millions, January 22, 2021: Wins in Michigan
12. $842.4 million, Powerball, Jan. 1, 2024: Michigan wins
13. $810 million, Mega Millions, September 10, 2024: Won in Texas
14. $768.4 million, Powerball, March 27, 2019: Win at Wisconsin
15. $758.7 million, Powerball, August 23, 2017: Won in Massachusetts
16. $754.6 million, Powerball: February 6, 2023: Washington wins
17. $731.1 million, Powerball, January 20, 2021: Maryland wins
18. $699.8 million, Powerball, October 4, 2021: California won
19. $687.8 million, Powerball, October 27, 2018: Two winners in Iowa, New York
20. $656 million, Mega Millions, March 30, 2012: Three winners in Illinois, Kansas, Maryland

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