Powerball jackpot rises to $312 million for June 22 drawing – Here’s what the winner could actually pocket on Monday night

The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $312 million ahead of the June 22 drawing after no ticket matched all six winning numbers during Saturday night’s game. With the grand prize still up for grabs, anticipation is rising as players across the United States prepare for another shot at a potentially life-changing reward. The winner of the next drawing will be able to choose between two payout methods. One option is the annuity plan, which distributes the full estimated jackpot amount through annual payments over a 30-year period. The other option is a one-time cash payout, currently estimated at about $141.2 million before taxes.

Despite the slim odds of winning the jackpot – approximately 1 in 292.2 million – the game continues to draw millions of participants nationwide. Powerball tickets are sold in most states across the US, along with Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.

Lottery excitement has remained strong throughout 2026, fueled by several large wins earlier this year. January saw a North Carolina player take home a $209.3 million jackpot, while another lucky ticket sold in Arkansas captured a $250.8 million prize in March. A Delaware winner also claimed a major payout worth $231 million in April.
Several other significant prizes and shared jackpot wins during May have helped maintain public interest in the game.

With the jackpot rolling over once again, the prize pool is likely to increase further if no winner emerges in the next drawing. Historically, growing jackpots tend to attract greater public attention, with larger prize amounts often leading more players to test their luck in hopes of turning a small ticket purchase into a huge financial windfall.

Powerball winning numbers for June 20
The winning numbers for June 20 (Saturday): 16-20-44-48-50 and the Powerball is: 15. The Powerplay was 2X.When is the next Powerball drawing?

The next drawing will take place June 22, Monday. 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.