What were Wednesday’s Powerball winning lottery numbers? Jackpot now $861M
A customer holds a number slip for Powerball lottery tickets.
The Powerball jackpot continues to rise into life-changing figures, which means more eyes are on the lottery. Here’s your Thursday morning update.
No one claimed the winning numbers on Wednesday, Aug. 27 when the jackpot reached $815 million.
Players in Mississippi, Ohio and Virginia won the $2 million prize for Match 5 + Power Play, and players in Arizona, New York and Virginia won the $1 million prize for Match 5.
As of 6 a.m. Thursday, the estimated jackpot was up to $861 million, with a cash value of $388.8 million.
The next drawing is at 10:12 p.m. CT on Saturday, Aug. 30. Powerball drawings occur every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
You can buy Powerball tickets at authorized lottery retailers, like gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. Some states also allow online ticket purchases through official lottery websites or third-party apps like Jackpocket.
The odds of scoring the jackpot prize are 1 in 292,201,338. There’s a 1 in 24.87 chance at any prize, ranging from $4 to the jackpot.
How can I watch the Powerball drawing?
Here are some ways you can watch the live drawing of the Powerball:
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