The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $545 million ahead of the drawing on Monday, July 20.
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $545 million following the drawing on Saturday, July 18, where no ticket matched all six numbers. The prize includes a cash option of $242 million. The jackpot has been increasing since the last top prize win on May 2. While no one claimed the grand prize on Saturday, two tickets sold in Arizona and Massachusetts won $1 million each. For the upcoming Monday night drawing, the winning numbers are 2, 9, 44, 53, 59, and the Powerball is 8, with a 2x "Power Play" multiplier. Two additional winners in Colorado and Michigan secured the $1 million Match 5 prize. Tickets cost $2 per play and are available in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Players can choose to add a "Power Play" for $1 to increase non-jackpot winnings. Anyone meeting the legal age requirement can play, regardless of nationality.