The Powerball jackpot for Saturday’s drawing has reached a staggering $521 million after nobody claimed the top prize in Wednesday’s drawing. The results were announced just after 11 p.m. EST on Saturday, leaving hopeful ticket holders on the edge of their seats.
If a lucky winner emerges, they could walk away with a cash prize of $254.8 million by choosing the cash option. The winning numbers for the March 9 drawing were revealed to be 30, 36, 49, 52, 63, and the Powerball was 16 with a Power Play of 5X. The sponsor of the winning lottery numbers was Jackpocket.
With odds of one in 292.2 million, the Powerball jackpot continues to capture the attention of players across the country. Tickets can be purchased at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores, with some states even allowing online purchases through the Jackpocket app.
The Jackpocket app enables players to select their numbers, place orders, view tickets, and claim winnings all from the convenience of their phone or computer. For those holding onto tickets in anticipation of the results, the wait will soon be over as the winning numbers are set to be announced shortly.
Drawings are held three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights, offering players multiple chances to strike it rich. As the excitement builds leading up to the next drawing, ticket holders are crossing their fingers in hopes of becoming the next Powerball jackpot winner.