Powerball Jackpot Soars to $364 Million: Your Ticket to Freedom!

Buckle up, fellow patriots! The Powerball jackpot skyrocketed to an estimated $364 million for Saturday night's drawing after no one scooped up Wednesday's top prize.

If your lucky stars align and you snag that $364 million jackpot, you'll pocket about $175.2 million after Uncle Sam takes his cut, according to the lottery.

Just last month, a lucky Californian hit a $44.3 million Powerball jackpot. The week before, a Pennsylvania player bagged a whopping $213.8 million.

Mark your calendars! The winning numbers are set to be drawn around 11 p.m. ET on Saturday, and we'll have the results right here as soon as they drop.

What You Need to Know About the Saturday, Oct. 12 Powerball Drawing

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Powerball Winning Numbers for 10/12/2024

The winning numbers for Saturday, Oct. 12 will appear here once the results are in.

Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY network.

Did Anyone Win the Powerball?

Hold onto those tickets! Once the Powerball releases the results, all winners will be posted here.

For the full list of previous Powerball winners, check out the lottery's website.

How to Play the Powerball

Want a shot at the jackpot? Head to your local convenience store, gas station, or grocery store and grab a $2 Powerball ticket. In some states, you can even buy tickets online.

To play, pick six numbers: five white balls (1-69) and one red Powerball (1-26).

Want a bigger win? Add a “Power Play” for $1 to boost your non-jackpot prizes. This can multiply your winnings by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X.

Feeling lucky? Ask for a "Quick Pick," and the computer will choose your numbers.

Drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights. If there's no jackpot winner, the cash prize skyrockets by millions!

Where to Buy Tickets

Tickets can be bought in person at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. Some airport terminals might also sell them.

Order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, available in: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington D.C., and West Virginia.

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