Another Powerball draw was held this Wednesday, August 20, at the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee, United States. The lottery is considered the most popular in the world.
The main prize was estimated at $650 million (million dollars).
The drawn numbers were: 31, 59, 62, 65, and 68. The drawn Powerball was: 5. The Power Play was: 2x.
Although no player hit all the numbers and the Powerball, two bets hit five numbers, winning significant prizes. In total, tonight’s Powerball awarded 877,249 bets, totaling $3,866,558.00 from the second to the ninth tier.
Last Draw Video
For the next draw, Saturday, August 23, the prize is estimated at $700 million (million dollars).
The probability of winning the Powerball main prize, hitting the five numbers plus the Powerball (5+1), is 1 in 290,472,336. Those who hit only the five main numbers have a chance of 1 in 12,629,232. For other combinations, the probabilities vary: 4+1 Powerball is 1 in 893,761, while 4 hits without Powerball has a chance of 1 in 38,859. The lowest prize tiers, like 0+1 Powerball, offer the highest chances: 1 in 35.
Winning Bets in Powerball on Wednesday, August 20
- (5 Hits + Ball)
Winners: 0 - (5 Hits)
Winners: 2
Prize: $1,000,000
Play Winners: 1
Play Prize: $2,000,000 - (4 Hits + Ball)
Winners: 22
Prize: $50,000
Play Winners: 8
Play Prize: $100,000 - (4 Hits)
Winners: 533
Prize: $100
Play Winners: 155
Play Prize: $200 - (3 Hits + Ball)
Winners: 1,280
Prize: $100
Play Winners: 348
Play Prize: $200 - (3 Hits)
Winners: 33,021
Prize: $7
Play Winners: 8,803
Play Prize: $14 - (2 Hits + Ball)
Winners: 27,815
Prize: $7
Play Winners: 7,630
Play Prize: $14 - (1 Hit + Ball)
Winners: 221,722
Prize: $4
Play Winners: 60,173
Play Prize: $8 - (Ball)
Winners: 592,854
Prize: $4
Play Winners: 165,348
Play Prize: $8
How to Play Powerball from Anywhere?
The American Powerball lottery, known for its jackpots reaching billions of dollars, is not exclusive to players in the United States. Gamblers from around the world can participate in the draws in a simple, secure, and fully legal way, using online platforms like LottoPark or The Lotter.
The process is straightforward: just access the site, choose 5 main numbers (from 1 to 69) and one additional Powerball number (from 1 to 26). Then, a local agent of the platform in the U.S. buys the official physical ticket on your behalf, and a scanned copy is made available in your online account, ensuring your ownership. Your tickets are safely stored in the United States.