Powerball winning numbers for Monday, December 23, 2024

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Is today your lucky day?

The lottery jackpot was an estimated $103 million with a $47 million cash option for Monday night’s drawing, according to Powerball website.

The jackpot was last won on December 7, when a lottery player in New York won a Powerball jackpot of $256 million.

Meanwhile, the Mega Millions jackpot is $970 million for Tuesday’s drawing with a cash option of $439.9 million, according to Mega Millions website.

Winner: New Jersey’s $1.128 billion Mega Millions lottery jackpot winner claims the prize

What are the 12/23/24 winning Powerball numbers?

Here are the Powerball winning numbers for Monday, December 23, 2024:

22 – 42 – 44 – 57 – 64 and Powerball 18

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When is the next Powerball drawing?

Powerball drawings are held three times a week – Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 22:59. Monday drawings were added in 2021.

More: Here’s a look back at all 15 Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots won in 2023

How late can I buy Powerball tickets?

The Powerball ticket purchase deadline varies from state to state, so don’t wait until the last minute. The deadline in New Jersey is 21.59 on the drawing day, while New York’s deadline is 10 p.m

Click here for a complete list of Powerball ticket deadline times by state or jurisdiction.

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How do I play Powerball?

The price is $2 per ticket, but you can add Power Play for $1, which will increase the amount of your potential prize up to five times the original prize (excluding the jackpot and Match 5). There is also a 10x Power Play option when the jackpot is less than $150 million.

Each player chooses five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. However, you can also have the lottery machine generate a quick pick ticket with random numbers for you.

Prizes range from $4 for matching Powerball to $1 million for matching all five white balls (except in California) to the jackpot for matching all six balls. You can check all the prize payouts on the Powerball website here.

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Where is Powerball available?

You can play the game in 45 states plus Washington DC, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.

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Where can I buy lottery tickets?

Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and convenience stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.

You can also order tickets online via Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier from the USA TODAY Networkin these US states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington DC and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to select your lottery game and numbers, place your order, view your ticket and claim your winnings all from your phone or home computer.

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How can I see the Powerball drawing?

The Powerball draw is broadcast live on the lottery’s website at 10:59 PM ET Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. You can see the drawing by clicking here.

The drawing may also be broadcast on a local television station in your market.

What are my odds of winning?

Playing Powerball can be exciting, but you just don’t have to spend the millions before you win.

The odds of winning the jackpot are 292,201,338-to-1.

The odds of matching all five white balls are 11,688,053-to-1.

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Lump sum or annuity?

The major lotteries in the United States offer two jackpot payout options: annuity and cash.

The annuity option is paid out over time. There is an immediate payment and then 29 annual payments after that, increasing by 5% each year.

The cash option is significantly lower than the advertised jackpot, but it is paid in a lump sum. You don’t have to wait decades for all the money.

Can I win the jackpot and remain anonymous?

In some states, like New Jersey, you can win a lottery anonymously. That wasn’t always the case, but now the winners are able to remain anonymous under a law signed by Governor Phil Murphy.

In other states, a winner’s name and hometown are a matter of public record. Check with your state lottery for more information.

Top 10 biggest Powerball jackpots

Here are the top 10 jackpots since The Powerball lottery began in 1992:

  1. $2.04 billion, November 7, 2022: Won in California
  2. $1.765 billion, October 11, 2023: Won in California
  3. $1.586 billion, January 13, 2016: Three winners in California, Florida, Tennessee
  4. $1.326 billion, April 6, 2024: Won in Oregon
  5. $1.08 billion, July 19, 2023: Won in California
  6. $842.4 million, Jan. 1, 2024: Won in Michigan
  7. $768.4 million, March 27, 2019: Won in Wisconsin
  8. $758.7 million, August 23, 2017: Won in Massachusetts
  9. $754.6 million, February 6, 2023: Won in Washington
  10. $731.1 million, January 20, 2021: Won in Maryland

What was the biggest US lottery jackpot ever?

Here’s a look at the top jackpots won in the US, between the Powerball and Mega Millions lotteries:

  1. $2.04 billion Powerball, November 7, 2022: Won in California
  2. $1.765 billion, Powerball, October 11, 2023: Won in California
  3. $1.602 billion, Mega Millions, August 8, 2023: Won in Florida
  4. $1.586 billion Powerball January 13, 2016: Three winners in California, Florida, Tennessee
  5. $1.537 billion, Mega Millions, October 23, 2018: Won in South Carolina
  6. $1.348 billion, Mega Millions, January 13, 2022: Won in Maine
  7. $1.337 billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022: Won in Illinois
  8. $1.326 billion, Powerball, April 6, 2024: Won in Oregon
  9. $1.128 Billion Mega Millions March 26, 2024: Won in New Jersey
  10. $1.08 billion, Powerball, July 19, 2023: Won in California
  11. $1.05 billion, Mega Millions, January 22, 2021: Won in Michigan
  12. $970 million, Mega Millions, December 24:
  13. $842.4 million, Powerball, January 1, 2024: Won in Michigan
  14. $810 million, Mega Millions, September 10, 2024: Won in Texas
  15. $768.4 million, Powerball, March 27, 2019: Won in Wisconsin
  16. $758.7 million, Powerball, August 23, 2017: Won in Massachusetts
  17. $754.6 million, Powerball: February 6, 2023: Won in Washington
  18. $731.1 million,, Powerball, January 20, 2021: Won in Maryland
  19. $699.8 million, Powerball, October 4, 2021: Won in California
  20. $687.8 million Powerball, October 27, 2018: Two winners in Iowa, New York

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