The Powerball jackpot for the upcoming lottery drawing on Monday, February 12, is an impressive $270 million. After no grand prize winner from the previous drawing, the jackpot has continued to grow. The cash value of the jackpot is estimated to be $130.4 million.
To play Powerball, you need to select five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls, and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. You can choose your numbers manually or let the lottery terminal randomly pick them for you. There are nine ways to win, and the odds of hitting the jackpot are approximately 1 in 292 million.
The next Powerball drawing will take place on Monday, February 12, at 10:59 p.m. ET. In Delaware, tickets can be purchased until 9:45 p.m. ET on the day of the drawing, while in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, tickets can be purchased until 9:59 p.m.
Powerball drawings are held three times a week, every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET.
Powerball tickets can be purchased online in Pennsylvania at www.pailottery.com/games/draw-games/ and in New Jersey at njlotto.com. The cost of a Powerball ticket is $2.
The odds of winning the Powerball grand prize are 1 in 292,201,338. The overall odds of winning a prize, based on a $2 play, are 1 in 24.87. The odds for the lowest prize, which is $4 for one red Powerball, are 1 in 38.32.
If you're feeling lucky, don't miss your chance to play Powerball and potentially win the $270 million jackpot. Remember to purchase your tickets before the deadline and choose your numbers wisely. Good luck!
