BREAKING: The Powerball winning numbers for the drawing held on January 5, 2025, are officially announced, with a jackpot totaling $86 million (cash value of $38.8 million). This significant prize comes just weeks after a record-breaking ticket worth $842.4 million was sold in Michigan at Food Castle in Grand Blanc.
The winning numbers from the drawing are 4, 18, 24, 51, 56, and the Powerball is 14. The Power Play multiplier for this draw is set at 2x.
As of now, it remains unclear if anyone has claimed the jackpot. Players are urged to check their tickets and stay tuned for updates on potential winners. The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Wednesday, January 7, at 10:59 p.m., with ticket sales closing at 9:45 p.m. in Michigan.
Powerball tickets are priced at $2 each, and for an additional $1, players can opt for the Power Play feature, which can enhance non-jackpot prizes significantly. The prize structure offers substantial payouts, including:
– 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
For players opting for the Power Play, enhanced winnings include:
– 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
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot remain steep, with a daunting 1 in 292.2 million chance. To stay updated, viewers can watch the live drawings broadcast from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee, or stream the event on Powerball.com.
Additionally, players can select the Double Play option for a chance to utilize their numbers in a second drawing, amplifying their winning potential up to $10 million. The Power Play multiplier does not apply to Double Play prizes.
Stay informed and check your tickets as the excitement builds for the next drawing. This could be a life-changing moment for many!
