UPDATE: The Powerball winning numbers for the drawing on January 5, 2025, have just been announced, revealing a staggering jackpot of $86 million (or $38.8 million cash value). The excitement is palpable as players across the nation check their tickets following this high-stakes drawing.
The winning numbers from the draw are: 4, 18, 24, 51, 56. The Powerball number is 14, and the Power Play multiplier is set at 2x. Did anyone strike it rich and win the jackpot? Fans and hopefuls are eagerly awaiting updates on whether anyone matched all the numbers.
Earlier in 2024, a historic Powerball ticket worth $842.4 million was sold at Food Castle in Grand Blanc, Michigan, setting a record that still reverberates through the lottery community. Now, all eyes are on this latest drawing as players dream of cashing in on life-changing sums.
What’s next? The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Wednesday, January 7. Drawings occur every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Players in Michigan can purchase tickets in-store and online until 9:45 p.m. on the night of the draw.
Wondering how much it costs to play? A standard Powerball ticket is just $2, and for an additional $1, players can opt for the Power Play feature, which significantly boosts non-jackpot prizes. The complete prize structure includes:
– 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 those aiming for the jackpot, the odds stand at an astounding 1 in 292.2 million.
Powerball drawings are broadcast live from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee, with live streams available on Powerball.com. The winning numbers are promptly posted on both the Powerball and Michigan Lottery websites.
Additionally, players can enhance their chances through the Powerball Double Play option for another $1, allowing their numbers to be entered into a second drawing for prizes up to $10 million. The Double Play drawing occurs shortly after the main draw, between 11:30 p.m. and 11:40 p.m.
Stay tuned for updates on the jackpot winners and the next drawing, and keep your tickets handy – you could be the next lucky winner!
