Did you snag a ticket for last night’s Powerball drawing? If so, you might be a multi-millionaire by now! This article will reveal the winning numbers for the Powerball drawing held on Monday, March 11, 2024, and also provide a helpful guide on how to play the game in case you’re interested in trying your luck in the future.
Last Night’s Winning Powerball Numbers
Here are the winning numbers for last night’s Powerball drawing:
- Winning Numbers: (1,3, 7, 16, 66)
- Powerball: (5)
- Multiplier: (Power Play5x)
Did you match all the numbers? Check your ticket carefully to see if you’re the lucky winner! If you matched all five winning numbers and the Powerball, congratulations! You’ve just hit the jackpot! Even if you didn’t match all the numbers, there are still many other ways to win prizes in Powerball. We’ll discuss prize tiers in more detail in a later section.
How to Play Powerball
Thinking about giving Powerball a try in the future? Here’s a quick rundown of how to play:
- Purchase a Ticket: Powerball tickets are sold on our platform.. You must be 18 years or older (19 or older in some states) to purchase a ticket.
- Pick Your Numbers: Each Powerball ticket has two sections: a number selection section and a Powerball number selection section. You can choose your own numbers (called marking your own playslip) or opt for quick pick, where the lottery machine randomly selects your numbers.
Number Selection: For the main drawing, you need to select five numbers from a pool of 1 to 69.
Powerball Number: In addition to the five main numbers, you also need to select a Powerball number from a separate pool of 1 to 26. - Select a Multiplier (Optional): For an additional fee, you can add the Powerball Multiplier to your ticket. This multiplier can increase non-jackpot prizes by 2, 3, 4, 5, or 10 times the original amount.
- Pay for Your Ticket: The cost of a Powerball ticket is typically $2 per play, but may vary depending on your location and if you add the Powerball Multiplier.
- Wait for the Drawing: Powerball drawings are held every Wednesday and Saturday night at 10:59 PM Eastern Time. You can watch the live drawing on television or check the results online on our platform.
Checking Your Numbers and Claiming Prizes
After the drawing, you can check your numbers against the winning numbers to see if you’ve won a prize.
- Small Prizes: For prizes under a certain amount £2,500, you can usually claim your prize directly from the retailer where you bought your ticket.
- Large Prizes: For larger prizes, you may need to claim your prize in person at the lottery office or by mail. Specific instructions will vary by state lottery.
How Much Can You Win?
Powerball offers a variety of prize tiers, depending on how many numbers you match. The jackpot prize starts at a set amount, usually $40 million, and grows larger with each rollover until someone wins. Matching all five numbers and the Powerball wins the jackpot.
Here’s a general breakdown of the prize tiers (specific prize amounts may vary depending on ticket sales):
- Match 5 + Powerball: Jackpot!
- Match 5: Millions (exact amount varies)
- Match 4 + Powerball: Tens of thousands of dollars
- Match 4: Thousands of dollars
- Match 3 + Powerball: Hundreds of dollars
- Match 3: A few dollars
- Match 2 + Powerball: A few dollars
- Match 1 + Powerball: A few dollars
Remember, these are just general examples. The actual prize amounts for each tier will vary depending on the specific drawing and the number of tickets sold.