The Powerball jackpot reached an estimated $105 million for the January 7 drawing, sparking excitement nationwide. Officials had not yet confirmed whether anyone matched all six numbers, and if no jackpot winner emerges, the prize will roll over and continue to grow.
Players are encouraged to check their tickets, as several secondary prizes are available, ranging from thousands to millions of dollars. According to Powerball.com, winners can choose a 30-year annuity totaling about $105 million, with annual payments increasing 5%, or a lump-sum cash option of $47.4 million before taxes.
With odds of 1 in 292.2 million, the jackpot can grow quickly when no winner is declared. Interest surged on Christmas Eve when an Arkansas man won $1.817 billion, the second-largest US lottery prize. His single ticket matched all six numbers and the 2x multiplier, yielding a lump-sum payout of $834.9 million.
Powerball winning numbers for January 7
The winning numbers for January 7 (Wednesday) will be posted once the results are out.
When is the next Powerball drawing?
The next drawing will take place on Saturday, January 10. Drawings are held three times per week at approximately 10:59 PM ET every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
What is the Powerball payout?
Deadline to buy Powerball tickets
The Powerball ticket purchase deadline varies by state, so one shouldn’t wait until the last minute. In New Jersey, sales close at 9:59PM on the day of the drawing, while in New York, the cutoff is 10PM.
How to play Powerball?
Powerball tickets cost $2 each, with an optional Power Play for an additional $1, which can multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to 5x (except for the jackpot and Match 5), and up to 10x if the jackpot is under $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. A quick pick option is also available by the lottery machine which randomly generates numbers.
Prizes range from $4 for matching only the Powerball to $1 million for matching all five white balls (except in California), and the jackpot for matching all six numbers.
How many states have Powerball?
Powerball is available in 45 states, along with Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, making it one of the most widely played lottery games in the United States.
How to buy Powerball tickets?
Powerball tickets can be bought in person at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and some airport terminals.
Alternatively, tickets can be purchased online through the Jackpocket app in select 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 lets players choose their game and numbers, place orders, view tickets, and collect winnings directly from their phone or home computer, providing a convenient digital alternative to in-person purchases.
Players are encouraged to check their tickets, as several secondary prizes are available, ranging from thousands to millions of dollars. According to Powerball.com, winners can choose a 30-year annuity totaling about $105 million, with annual payments increasing 5%, or a lump-sum cash option of $47.4 million before taxes.
With odds of 1 in 292.2 million, the jackpot can grow quickly when no winner is declared. Interest surged on Christmas Eve when an Arkansas man won $1.817 billion, the second-largest US lottery prize. His single ticket matched all six numbers and the 2x multiplier, yielding a lump-sum payout of $834.9 million.
Powerball winning numbers for January 7
The winning numbers for January 7 (Wednesday) will be posted once the results are out.
When is the next Powerball drawing?
The next drawing will take place on Saturday, January 10. Drawings are held three times per week at approximately 10:59 PM ET every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
What is the Powerball payout?
- Match 5 White Balls + Powerball: Jackpot
- Match 5 White Balls: $1 million
- Match 4 White Balls + Powerball: $50,000
- Match 4 White Balls: $100
- Match 3 White Balls + Powerball: $100
- Match 3 White Balls: $7
- Match 2 White Balls + Powerball: $7
- Match 1 White Ball + Powerball: $4
- Match Powerball: $4
- Match 5 White Balls with Power Play: $2 million
- Match 4 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $200,000
- Match 4 White Balls with Power Play: $400
- Match 3 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $400
- Match 3 White Balls with Power Play: $28
- Match 2 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $28
- Match 1 White Ball + Powerball with Power Play: $16
- Match Powerball with Power Play: $16
Deadline to buy Powerball tickets
The Powerball ticket purchase deadline varies by state, so one shouldn’t wait until the last minute. In New Jersey, sales close at 9:59PM on the day of the drawing, while in New York, the cutoff is 10PM.
How to play Powerball?
Powerball tickets cost $2 each, with an optional Power Play for an additional $1, which can multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to 5x (except for the jackpot and Match 5), and up to 10x if the jackpot is under $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. A quick pick option is also available by the lottery machine which randomly generates numbers.
Prizes range from $4 for matching only the Powerball to $1 million for matching all five white balls (except in California), and the jackpot for matching all six numbers.
How many states have Powerball?
Powerball is available in 45 states, along with Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, making it one of the most widely played lottery games in the United States.
How to buy Powerball tickets?
Powerball tickets can be bought in person at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and some airport terminals.
Alternatively, tickets can be purchased online through the Jackpocket app in select 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 lets players choose their game and numbers, place orders, view tickets, and collect winnings directly from their phone or home computer, providing a convenient digital alternative to in-person purchases.
