The Powerball drawing on September 22, 2024, captured the nation’s attention with a staggering jackpot of $600 million. This life-changing amount was up for grabs, and the big question was: did anyone win? The drawing resulted in a frenzy as people checked their tickets to see if they had become the newest multi-millionaire.
Winning Numbers for Powerball September 22, 2024
The winning numbers for this Powerball drawing were:
- Main Numbers: 11, 22, 47, 68, 7
- Powerball: 14
- Power Play: 2x
The combination of these numbers could have turned someone into an instant millionaire, but unfortunately, no one matched all six numbers to claim the grand prize. As a result, the jackpot has now rolled over to an estimated $650 million for the next drawing.
Prize Breakdown for September 22, 2024
Even though the jackpot wasn’t won, many players across the country still took home substantial prizes. Here’s a breakdown of the prize distribution for this drawing:
| Match Type | Prize Amount | Winners | Total Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 5 + Powerball | $600,000,000 | 0 | $0 |
| Match 5 | $1,000,000 | 1 | $1,000,000 |
| Match 4 + Powerball | $50,000 | 3 | $150,000 |
| Match 4 | $100 | 175 | $17,500 |
| Match 3 + Powerball | $100 | 500 | $50,000 |
| Match 3 | $7 | 12,000 | $84,000 |
| Match 2 + Powerball | $7 | 10,000 | $70,000 |
| Match 1 + Powerball | $4 | 100,000 | $400,000 |
| Match 0 + Powerball | $4 | 250,000 | $1,000,000 |
The Power Play Effect
For those who added the Power Play feature to their tickets, the 2x multiplier significantly increased their non-jackpot winnings. Here’s how the Power Play affected the prize amounts:
| Match Type (Power Play) | Prize Amount | Winners | Total Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 5 | $2,000,000 | 0 | $0 |
| Match 4 + Powerball | $100,000 | 2 | $200,000 |
| Match 4 | $200 | 70 | $14,000 |
| Match 3 + Powerball | $200 | 180 | $36,000 |
| Match 3 | $14 | 4,800 | $67,200 |
| Match 2 + Powerball | $14 | 4,000 | $56,000 |
| Match 1 + Powerball | $8 | 50,000 | $400,000 |
| Match 0 + Powerball | $8 | 125,000 | $1,000,000 |
The total prize fund for the drawing was substantial, even without a jackpot winner, with more than $3 million distributed across various prize levels.
What Happens Next?
With no jackpot winner for this draw, the prize has rolled over, increasing the excitement and anticipation for the next drawing. The estimated jackpot for the upcoming drawing on September 25, 2024, is now projected to be around $650 million, making it one of the largest jackpots of the year. This has fueled a surge in ticket sales as players across the country hope to hit it big.
How to Check Your Ticket
If you have a ticket for the September 22 drawing, be sure to check your numbers carefully. You can use the official Powerball website or visit an authorized lottery retailer to verify your ticket. Even if you didn’t win the jackpot, there are multiple prize tiers that could still make you a winner.
As the excitement builds for the next drawing, now is the perfect time to get your tickets and try your luck. Who knows, you might be the next Powerball millionaire!
FAQs
The winning numbers were 11, 22, 47, 68, 7, with the Powerball 14 and Power Play 2x.
No, there were no jackpot winners for this draw. The prize has rolled over to the next drawing, with an estimated jackpot of $650 million.
A total of over 377,000 players won prizes across various tiers, from $4 to $1 million.
The Power Play is an optional feature that multiplies non-jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or 10x for an additional $1 per play. For this draw, the Power Play multiplier was 2x.
The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Wednesday, September 25, 2024, with an estimated jackpot of $650 million.