Powerball Jackpot Hits $72 Million Saturday: How to Play, Buy Tickets, and More

The Powerball jackpot for Saturday's drawing has reached an estimated $72 million. If there's a winner and they choose the cash option, they could take home $34.6 million.

How to Play and Buy Tickets

To play Powerball, purchase a $2 ticket from a gas station, convenience store, or grocery store. You can also buy tickets online in select states. To win, players must pick five white balls numbered 1-69 and one red Powerball numbered 1-26. There is also the option to add a "Power Play" for an extra dollar, increasing non-jackpot prizes. Drawings are held three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY network. Jackpocket is available in several U.S. states and territories, offering an easy way to play the lottery from your phone or computer.

The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are one in 292.2 million, and the overall odds of winning any prize are about one in 24.9.

Winning Numbers and Results

The winning numbers for the June 22 drawing will be posted below as soon as the results are released. Keep your tickets handy, as all winners will be announced. For a full list of past winners, check the lottery's website.

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