When was the last NC Powerball drawing?

The latest North Carolina Powerball drawing took place on Saturday, April 8, 2023, offering a jackpot worth $181.5 Million. See the winning numbers from the draw, including which Power Play was selected, right here.

How much is North Carolina Powerball?

Each Powerball ticket is $2 (add Power Play for $1). Up to five sets of numbers can be played per play slip.

What days are the NC Powerball drawings?

Powerball. Drawings occur Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at approximately 10:59 PM.

What do I win if I get 2 numbers on Powerball?

What do I win if I get 2 numbers on Powerball? Matching two numbers won't win anything in Powerball unless one of the numbers is the Powerball. A ticket matching one of the five numbers and the Powerball is also worth $4.

When did Powerball go to 3 days?

– Powerball has announced it will increase the number of Powerball drawings from two nights to three nights a week beginning in August 2021. A new Monday drawing will be added to the drawings currently held on Wednesday and Saturday nights. The first Monday drawing will occur on August 23, 2021, at 9:59 p.m. CST.

8 Powerball tickets bought in NC won big in Saturday's historic drawing

What happens if you get all 5 numbers but not the Powerball?

If you get all 5 numbers but not the Powerball, you will win a 'Match 5 Prize' in most Mega Millions and Powerball games. This prize is typically the game's second-highest jackpot and is worth between $1 million and $2 million, depending on the game's jackpot size. However, some states offer larger Match 5 prizes.

Why is Powerball 3 days a week?

— In order to give players more chances to win cash prizes and bigger jackpots, Powerball will increase the number of drawings to three per week. A new Monday drawing will join the weekly lineup of Powerball drawings, which are currently held on Wednesday and Saturday, it was announced in a news release.

Will 4 numbers win anything in Powerball?

How many numbers in Powerball do you need to win a prize? You only need to match one number in Powerball to win a prize. However, that number must be the Powerball worth $4.

How much do you win if you get 5 numbers in Powerball?

Match all 5 white numbers only — $1 million. Match 4 out of 5 white numbers + Powerball — $50,000. Match 4 white numbers only — $100. Match 3 white numbers + Powerball — $100.

What are the 6 most common winning lottery numbers?

The six most common winning lottery numbers vary depending on the specific lottery being played and can change over time. However, some of the most frequently drawn numbers across a variety of lottery types are: 23, 34, 7, 5, 69, and 33.

Do you win anything if you get the Powerball number only?

The Powerball - $4

If your Powerball matches the one that is drawn you will get your $2 ticket purchase back and a couple bucks more, for a total of $4. The odds of your ticket matching only the Powerball is 1 in 38.

Do Powerball numbers have to be in order?

Do I have to match the numbers in the exact order drawn? Powerball® tickets print the white ball numbers in numerical order of a given play. You can match the white ball numbers in any order of a given play to win a prize. The red Powerball number of a given play on your ticket must match the red Powerball drawn.

What is the best way to pick Powerball numbers?

Using the most commonly drawn winning numbers can increase your chances of winning. The three most common winning numbers overall are 61, 32 and 63. Other top numbers are 21, 36, 69, 39, 23, 59 and 62. Choosing the most commonly drawn Powerball numbers can increase your odds, namely 24, 18, 4, 10 and 21.

What are the ways to win Powerball?

Match all five numbers plus the Powerball to win the jackpot, or match any of the non-jackpot-winning combinations to win other great cash prizes! All POWERBALL prizes are set payouts, with the exception of the jackpot prize. The jackpot prize will be shared among winners in all POWERBALL states.

How do you win Powerball?

To play, you must pick five numbers from 1 to 69 and a Powerball number from 1 to 26. If the six numbers you choose match those drawn, you win the jackpot.

What are the odds of getting 5 white balls in Powerball?

$1 million prize: Match five white balls (1 in 11,688,054) $50,000 prize: Match four white balls and the Powerball (1 in 913,129) $100 prize: Match four white balls (1 in 36,525) $100 prize: Match three white balls and the Powerball (1 in 14,494)

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What are the chances of getting 6 numbers and Powerball?

If the six numbers on a ticket match the numbers drawn by the lottery, the ticket holder is a jackpot winner—regardless of the order of the numbers. The probability of this happening is 1 in 13,983,816.

How many possible winning numbers are there in Powerball?

Answer and Explanation: In total, there are 292,201,338 possible powerball combinations.

How many Powerball lottery outcomes are possible?

The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292,201,338 -- that's the number of possible combinations of white balls and the red Powerball. At the price of $2 per ticket, that means you could buy every possible combination for $584,402,676.

Did anyone win the Mega Millions last night?

There was no jackpot winner in California for this draw. But there are 134,891 winning tickets! Get your ticket for the next draw.

How often are Powerball winners quick picks?

It is estimated that approximately 70-75% of all Powerball jackpot winners used a Quick Pick to select their winning numbers. Quick Picks are essentially random selections made by the lottery computer, so it makes sense that more people would opt for the hassle-free approach.

Is Powerball double play worth it?

Additionally, the Double Play feature increases the odds of winning the Power Play Match 5 prize from 1 in 11,688,053 to 1 in 5,844,026. Finally, the cost for a Double Play ticket is the same cost as a regular Powerball ticket, so you don't have to pay more for your chance to win more.

How long between Powerball winners?

These are the official time frames for claiming a jackpot in each state: Arizona: 180 days. Arkansas: 180 days. California: 12 months.