Powerball March 19 2019: Buying lottery tickets can be an exciting way to win money. Especially with the Powerball and Mega Millions lottery games, you can win big.
But before you buy a ticket, you need to know how to choose the right numbers. The numbers aren’t just important, they also play a vital role in winning the lottery.
Mega Millions
Whether you’re playing Mega Millions online or in the states, you’re bound to find yourself wondering what the odds of winning are. The good news is that the odds aren’t exactly the same as the lottery’s advertised odds, but they are still quite impressive.
For example, the odds of hitting all five white balls in the Mega Millions drawing are about 1 in 302 million. The Mega Millions jackpot is paid out in 30 annual graduated installments. And the jackpot has grown to an estimated $550 million. The Mega Millions game is played in 44 states and the Virgin Islands. If you play in the District of Columbia, the drawings take place twice a week, on Tuesday and Friday nights.
Regardless of the odds, you can still bet on the Mega Millions drawing by buying tickets. Tickets cost $2 and cannot be returned. However, if you are fortunate enough to win, you’ll need to make sure you claim your prize within 180 days of the drawing.
Powerball
During the last drawing, 3.8 million tickets won $38 million. This is a record for the largest jackpot of any Powerball drawing. The odds of winning a prize are 1 in 292.2 million. If you are looking to purchase tickets, you can do so through the official Powerball website. You will need to buy your tickets two hours before the drawing.
In the last drawing, six tickets won $1 million and 80 tickets won $50,000. There was one ticket that matched all five winning numbers and added the Power Play feature to earn a prize of $2 million. This is the first time this feature has been used to increase the prize.
A winner in South Carolina matched five winning numbers plus the Power Play feature. A second winner in Missouri, Lori Butterworth, matched four winning numbers. She said she was “shocked” when she won. The Powerball website reports that the winner purchased a ticket from a QuickTrip convenience store in Independence.
World record
Despite the fact that there hasn’t been a winner in over three months, the Powerball drawing has been growing by the day. In fact, the jackpot is the fifth-largest in Powerball history, just behind the previous record of $1.586 billion set in 2016.
The Powerball is played in 45 states and Puerto Rico, with the lucky draw taking place at a convenience store in Des Plaines, Illinois.
The prize isn’t cheap, however, with a lump sum payment of over $780 million. The next drawing is scheduled for 10:59 p.m. ET on Friday, March 21.
The jackpot will likely grow further, but the odds are not in your favor. The next jumbo jackpot is expected to be the largest of the 2022 Powerball season, so make sure to play.
There aren’t many lotteries in the US that are played on a national level. The Powerball is one of them, as are the Mega Millions and other similar lotteries across the globe.
If you’re thinking of joining the ranks of the lucky few, you can find more information on the game at the official lottery website.
Winning numbers
Having Powerball winning numbers for March 19 2019, you are eligible for the top prize of $45 million, or the Rolling Cash 5 jackpot of $140 million.
You can also get a Pick 4 prize of $5,000 for a $1 straight bet. There are no minimum winnings, and the numbers can be played online.
To play, you must be at least 18 years old. The winning numbers are selected in each drawing, and recorded under the observation of an independent accounting firm.
In case there is a discrepancy between the results of the drawing and those displayed on this website, the official drawing results will prevail.
You can view the Powerball results for different years, or you can choose a specific date to get more information.
You can also visit the Pennsylvania Lottery’s website to learn more about the game. There is a page dedicated to Powerball where you can find more information about the game and its history.
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