The Powerball lottery jackpot continues to surge, hitting a staggering $900 million after no winning ticket was sold in the Saturday, July 15, 2023 draw. The prize has been growing since April when the last winning ticket was sold in Ohio, fetching a hefty sum of $252.6 million.
The numbers drawn on the night of July 15 were 2, 9, 43, 55, and 57, with the Powerball being 18 and the Power Play multiplier set at 2. Despite the high stakes, no participant managed to match all six numbers, pushing the prize even higher.
The Powerball lottery allows participants to win prizes even if they don’t hit the jackpot. A single correct number along with the Powerball fetches a prize of $4. Matching two numbers and the Powerball or three numbers without the Powerball both result in a $7 win. The winnings increase significantly with more matched numbers. Four correct numbers yield $100, while four numbers and the Powerball earn a substantial $50,000. Matching all five numbers without the Powerball results in a $1 million prize. The grand prize, however, is reserved for those who match all five numbers and the Powerball.
In 2023, the Powerball grand prize has been claimed three times, according to the official Powerball website. The largest payout was $754.6 million in Washington on February 6, followed by $162.6 million in Virginia on March 4, and finally $252.6 million in Ohio on April 19.
As the jackpot continues to grow, hopeful participants are eagerly awaiting the next Powerball drawing, which takes place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET. With the prize now standing at an estimated $900 million, the excitement and anticipation are palpable.
