Powerball Jackpot Soars to $34 Million, Because Capitalism Needs More Millionaires

Oh, look, the Powerball jackpot has skyrocketed to a whopping $34 million for this Saturday. Lovely, just what we need—more millionaires in an increasingly unequal society. But hey, who's keeping track, right?

In more "look-how-lucky-some-people-are" news, two Powerball players hit the jackpot this month. A single ticket sold in California matched all six numbers, winning a cool $44.3 million, with a cash value of $21.9 million. And just last Monday, a Pennsylvania player snagged a $213.8 million jackpot. Congrats, guys! I'm sure you'll put that money to really good use, like buying a third yacht or something.

But wait, there’s more! This Saturday's jackpot is estimated at $34 million with a cash value of $16.9 million after taxes, according to the lottery. Yeah, because who doesn't love paying taxes on their winnings in this great system of ours?

So, buckle up for the Saturday, Aug. 24 Powerball drawing. Here’s what you need to know:

Lottery Winner: Some North Carolina man won $1.1M on the lottery before his birthday. He plans to buy his wife a house. Woo-hoo, that’s progressive thinking right there.

Powerball Winning Numbers for 08/24/2024

The winning numbers for Saturday, Aug. 24 will appear here once the results are released.

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

Did Anyone Win the Powerball?

Don’t throw away those tickets yet, folks. Once the Powerball releases the results, all winners will be posted here.

To find the full list of previous Powerball winners, click the link to the lottery's website.

How to Play the Powerball

To join the capitalist dream, head to your local convenience store, gas station, or grocery store to buy a $2 Powerball ticket. In a few states, you can also buy tickets online because the internet doesn’t discriminate—it just takes your money faster.

To play, pick six numbers: five white balls from 1 to 69 and one red Powerball from 1 to 26. If you’re feeling extra optimistic, add a “Power Play” for $1 to increase your non-jackpot winnings. This could multiply your winnings by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X.

You can also ask for a “Quick Pick,” where a cashier will give you computer-generated numbers. It's like letting a robot decide your fate, because why not?

Drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights. If no one wins the jackpot, the cash prize increases by millions.

Where to Buy Tickets

Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets, so you can waste your money even when you’re traveling.

You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: 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. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket, and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.

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