A Powerball lottery drawing will be held this Saturday, offering a grand prize of $179 million, or $80.8 million in cash. Players interested in participating can find details on how to purchase tickets and check winning numbers for today, January 17th.
How to Participate in Powerball Drawings
To enter the Powerball, individuals must purchase a ticket. Drawings are held three times weekly – on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays – at 10:59 p.m. ET (9:59 p.m. CT/7:59 p.m. PT). Tickets are available in nearly all states, with exceptions for Alabama, Nevada, Utah, Hawaii, and Alaska. The lottery is also accessible in Washington D.C., the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.
Each ticket requires the selection of six numbers: five numbers between 1 and 69, and one additional number between 1 and 26. A standard ticket costs $2.
Powerball Winning Numbers for Today, January 17th
Following the drawing, players should verify their tickets. Matching all six numbers – the five white balls and the red Powerball – is required to win the jackpot. The winning numbers for the Saturday, January 17th Powerball drawing are:
5 – 8 – 27 – 49 – 57 – 14
Power Play 4X
Even without matching all numbers, players can still win prizes. The prize breakdown is as follows:
- 5 numbers + Powerball: Jackpot
- 5 numbers: $1,000,000
- 4 numbers + Powerball: $50,000
- 4 numbers: $100
- 3 numbers + Powerball: $100
- 3 numbers: $7
- 2 numbers + Powerball: $7
- 1 number + Powerball: $4
- Powerball: $4
Jackpot winners have the option of receiving their prize as an annuity – an immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments increasing by 5% each year – or a single lump-sum payment equivalent to the cash value. Both options are subject to taxes.
When are the Next Powerball Drawings?
The upcoming Powerball drawing dates in January are:
- Monday, January 19th
- Wednesday, January 21st
- Saturday, January 24th
- Monday, January 26th
- Wednesday, January 28th
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Powerball ticket cost?
A standard Powerball ticket costs $2.
How often are Powerball drawings held?
Powerball drawings are held three times a week: on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
What states do not sell Powerball tickets?
Alabama, Nevada, Utah, Hawaii, and Alaska do not currently sell Powerball tickets.
As the jackpot continues to grow, will more people be tempted to try their luck in the next Powerball drawing?