The Powerball jackpot has reached an impressive $131 million for the drawing scheduled on Saturday, May 23. Participants have the option of a $57.6 million cash payout if they match all six numbers. This exciting opportunity is available to players across 45 states, including Texas, as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, provided they meet the minimum age requirement.
How to Participate
Powerball tickets are priced at $2 per play and can be purchased at authorized retailers. Some states also offer online sales for added convenience. To play, participants select five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26. For an additional $1, players can add the Power Play option to potentially multiply non-jackpot winnings by 2X to 10X. Alternatively, players can use the Quick Pick feature to have numbers randomly selected by the machine.
Record-Breaking Jackpots
While the current jackpot is substantial, it is not the largest in Powerball history. The top ten Powerball jackpots include a staggering $2.040 billion won in California on November 7, 2022, and a $1.817 billion prize in Arkansas on December 24, 2025. Other notable jackpots have been claimed in states such as Missouri, Texas, and California.
As the anticipation builds for Saturday’s drawing, players across the nation are hoping to become the next big winner. USA TODAY will publish the winning numbers shortly after the drawing at 10:59 p.m. ET.
Original reporting: Las Cruces Sun News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
