COLUMBIA, SC (November 3, 2022) – Powerball® players will get yet another crack at winning a billion dollar jackpot this week. On Saturday, Powerball® draws for a jaw dropping $1.5 BILLION.
This jackpot is closing in on the world record Powerball® prize of $1.586 billion won back in January of 2016. Ticket sales leading up to Saturday night’s drawing will determine if this jackpot sets a new record.
In Wednesday’s drawing, over 124,000 prizes ranging from $4 to $50,000 were won here in South Carolina. Three players won $50,000.
Two players won $50,000 off tickets sold in Irmo at the Pitt Stop #13 on Broad River Rd. and in Rock Hill at the QuikTrip #1061 on Celanese Rd. Failing to match just one other white ball number cost them the jackpot. One other player took home $50,000 on a ticket with Double Play® sold at the Spinx #189 on Brushy Creek Rd. in Greer.
South Carolinians interested in buying a Powerball® ticket MUST purchase their ticket by 9:59 p.m. on Saturday for the drawing at 10:59. Tickets are $2 and available at most grocery stores and convenience stores in our state.
Powerball® is easy to play. Opt for a quick pick and the terminal will randomly select six numbers for you, or tell the clerk your lucky numbers. To win the jackpot, you have to match all six numbers drawn, but there are eight other ways to match and win. Win $1 million for matching the first five white ball numbers drawn or win $4 for matching only the Powerball® number. Carefully check your tickets after the drawing to find out if you’re a winner.
The Lottery is urging players to play smart, to play in moderation and to please, play responsibly. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 293 million.
Good luck, South Carolina!
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