The odds of winning Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor
The odds of hitting the Mega Millions or Powerball jackpot are about 1 in 292 million. These things are more likely to land you than making a lot of money.
The Powerball jackpot for the next drawing on Wednesday is now worth an estimated $374 million since there was no winner in Monday’s drawing.
The numbers were picked just after 11pm ET on Monday, and we have the results below.
If there is a winner on Wednesday and they choose the cash option, they could now go home with more than $173.5 million, according to the lottery.
Here are the winning numbers from the November 27th drawing.
Lottery winner: ‘Lucky for life’: Illinois man wins $25,000 a year in Michigan lottery
Powerball winning numbers: November 27, 2023
The winning numbers for Monday night’s drawing were 2, 21, 38, 61 and 66. The Powerball was 12 and the Power Play was 2X.
Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY network.
Did someone win the Powerball last night?
In addition to there being no jackpot winners, Powerball also reported no $2 million Match 5 + Power Play winners or $1 million Match 5 winners.
What are the chances of winning the Powerball?
It’s understandable that some lottery players are lured by the huge $374 million jackpot, but it’s important to remember that the chances of winning Powerball’s top prize are extremely slim.
- The chance of winning a Powerball jackpot is about 1 in 292.2 million.
- The overall odds of winning a Powerball prize (across all tiers) are approximately 1 in 24.9.
To participate in the Powerball game, players can purchase a ticket for $2 per game. The game requires players to choose five numbers from one to 69 for the white balls and one number from one to 26 for the red Powerball. Alternatively, players can choose to receive random numbers.
To win the jackpot, the numbers of all five white balls and the red Powerball must match.
In addition to the top prize, Powerball offers eight additional ways to win based on the number of matching balls in the non-jackpot tiers.
The non-jackpot prizes on offer range from $4 million to $1 million. If you pay an additional $1 you can take part in the “Powerplay”, which increases non-jackpot winnings by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x or 10x.
According to Powerball, the 10X Powerplay option only applies to jackpots worth $150 million or less. Additionally, the game’s Match 5 prize for the second stage is capped at a maximum of $2 million when using the Powerplay feature.
An additional add-on feature called “Double Play,” which gives players another chance to match their numbers after each Powerball drawing, is available in some countries for $1 per play.
Where can you buy lottery tickets?
Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the USA TODAY Network’s official digital lottery courier, in these 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 collect your winnings – all from your phone or home computer.
Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may generate revenue through audience referrals to Jackpocket Services. Must be 18+, 21+ in AZ and 19+ in NE. Not affiliated with any state lottery. Gambling problem? Call 1-877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY); 1-800-327-5050 (MA); 1-877-MYLIMIT (OR); 1-800-GAMBLER (all others). Please see jackpocket.com/tos for full terms and conditions.