Powerball Jackpot Rises to $44 Million on Monday

The Powerball jackpot is rising, hitting an estimated $44 million for Monday's drawing. Will anyone beat the odds and take home the growing fortune?

A player from Pennsylvania won $213.8 million last Monday, becoming the sixth Powerball jackpot winner of 2024.

If tonight's drawing produces a winner, they can choose a lump-sum payment of roughly $21.7 million, per the lottery's estimates.

The winning numbers will be drawn shortly after 11 p.m. ET.

Powerball Winning Numbers (8/19/2024):

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Previous Winners:

• Powerball: $1.3 billion winners revealed, including a cancer survivor who "prayed to God."
• Virginia Lottery: A woman won $50,000 while running errands for her mom.

How to Play:

• Visit a local store or purchase tickets online in select states.
• Pick six numbers: five white balls (1-69) and one red Powerball (1-26).
• Increase your odds with a "$1 Power Play," multiplying non-jackpot winnings.
• Quick Pick: Ask a cashier for computer-generated numbers.
• Drawings: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights. Jackpots roll over if no winner.

Tickets are $2 each and available at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and airports.

You can also try your luck online through Jackpocket in 18 states/territories: AZ, AR, CO, ID, MA, MN, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PR, TX, DC, and WV. Must be 18+ (21+ in AZ, 19+ in NE).

Full Winner's List: Powerball Website