Saturday, October 5th, 2024 Powerball jackpot winning numbers worth $295 million

Could today be your lucky day if you become the next Powerball millionaire?

According to the Powerball website, the Powerball jackpot is estimated to be $295 million with a cash option of $145.1 million for Saturday night's drawing.

The last jackpot was won on August 19th, with a single winner in California.

The Mega Millions jackpot is $129 million, according to the Mega Millions website.

The winning Powerball numbers for Saturday, October 5th will be listed below as they become available. The numbers are there,

Powerball winning numbers for October 5, 2024

The winning Powerball numbers for October 5, 2024 are 2-46-12-52-65. Powerball 3. PowerPlay 2x.

If you won Powerball: How much tax would you have to pay? A lot.

Did anyone win the October 2nd Powerball jackpot?

NO.

To find the full list of past Powerball winners, click on the link to the lottery's website.

When is the next Powerball drawing?

After today's drawing, the next Powerball drawing will take place on Monday, October 7th. Powerball drawings take place three times a week – Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m

How late can you buy a Powerball ticket in New York?

In New York, tickets can be purchased in-store and online until 10:00 p.m. on the evening of the drawing. In New Jersey the deadline is 9:45 p.m. and in Connecticut it is 10:00 p.m

Jackpots: A look at the top 10 Mega Millions and Powerball winners of all time

How to play Powerball

Choose five numbers from 1 to 69 and one number from 1 to 26 as your Powerball. To win the Powerball jackpot, you must match the six numbers on your ticket with the six-number combination drawn (five numbers plus the Powerball).

The chance of winning the jackpot is 1 in 292.2 million.

Powerball ticket locations in NY

Powerball tickets are $2 each. Find the nearest New York Lottery game retailers near you here.

How can I watch Powerball drawing?

The Powerball drawing is broadcast live on the lottery website on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11:00 p.m. ET. You can view the drawing by clicking here.

The giveaway may also be broadcast on a local television station in your market.

What are the Powerball prizes?

The complete guide to winning is:

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
Combine 1 white ball + Powerball with Power Play: $16
Combine Powerball with Power Play: $16

Top 10 Biggest Powerball Jackpots

Here are the top 10 jackpots since the Powerball lottery began in 1992:

$2.04 billion, November 7, 2022: Won in California
$1.765 billion, October 11, 2023: Won in California
$1.586 billion, January 13, 2016: Three winners in California, Florida, Tennessee
$1.09 billion, April 6, 2024: Won in Oregon
$1.08 billion, July 19, 2023: Won in California
$842.4 million, January 1, 2024: Won in Michigan
$768.4 million, March 27, 2019: Won in Wisconsin
$758.7 million, August 23, 2017: Won in Massachusetts
$754.6 million, February 6, 2023: Won in Washington
$731.1 million, January 20, 2021: Won in Maryland

(This story has been updated to add new information.)