Powerball Jackpot Grows to $133 Million After No Winner on March 21st
Powerball Results from March 21st Drawing
The Powerball drawing held on Saturday, March 21st, revealed the winning numbers: 12, 28, 36, 41, and 59, with the red Powerball being 2 and a Power Play multiplier of 2X. Unfortunately, there were no winners who matched all five numbers along with the Powerball, meaning the $123 million jackpot remains unclaimed. Additionally, there were no Match 5 winners, which means no one won the $1 million prize for matching all five white balls without the Powerball, nor was there a winner for the $2 million Match 5 with Power Play prize. The jackpot will roll over to the next drawing on Monday.
Current Jackpot Amount
With no winners from the last drawing, the estimated jackpot for the upcoming drawing on Monday, March 23rd, has increased to $133 million. For those opting for a lump sum, the cash value stands at $60.3 million before taxes.
Next Drawing Schedule
The next Powerball drawing is set for Monday, March 23rd, at 11 PM ET. Powerball drawings occur three times weekly, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, at the same time.
How to Participate and Purchase Tickets
A single Powerball ticket is priced at $2. For an additional dollar, players can opt for the Power Play feature, which multiplies non-jackpot winnings by the drawn multiplier, which was 2X in this instance. In states like Kentucky and Indiana, players can also choose the Double Play option for another dollar, providing a second chance to win up to $10 million. Powerball is accessible in 45 states, Washington DC, and the US Virgin Islands, and you do not need to be a US citizen or resident to participate. Tickets can be purchased at gas stations, convenience stores, and supermarkets, with sales typically ending one to two hours before the drawing, depending on the location. For online purchases, Kentucky residents can buy tickets through the Kentucky Lottery's official website, while players in Ohio and Indiana can use Jackpocket. Online ticket sales are also available through official lottery websites in several other states.
Understanding the Odds
Before spending that $2, it's important to note that the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million. While the jackpot can be life-altering, the chances of not winning are equally significant.