The Powerball jackpot for the May 20 drawing has climbed to an estimated $113 million after no ticket matched all six numbers in the previous draw. Lottery officials confirmed that no jackpot winner had come forward as of Wednesday night, allowing the top prize to roll over once again and increase ahead of the next drawing. Officials continue to urge players to carefully check their tickets, noting that many smaller prizes often go unclaimed after each draw. While hitting the jackpot requires matching all six numbers, players can still win cash rewards by matching fewer numbers.
Winners of the $113 million prize will have two payout options. The first is an annuity, which pays the full amount over 30 years in gradually increasing annual installments of about 5 percent. The second option is a lump-sum cash payout, estimated at around $49.6 million before taxes.
Despite steep odds of roughly 1 in 292.2 million, Powerball remains one of the most widely played lottery games in the United States. Tickets are sold across 45 states, as well as Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.
Lottery interest has remained strong following several big wins earlier this year. In January, a North Carolina player won a $209.3 million jackpot. In March, an Arkansas ticket claimed $250.8 million, followed by a Delaware winner securing $231 million in April.
More recently, two tickets shared a $143 million jackpot on April 29, while another $20 million prize was split on May 2, keeping excitement high as the next drawing approaches.
Powerball winning numbers for May 20
The winning numbers for May 20 (Wednesday): 10-28-30-46-57 and the Powerball is: 25. The Powerplay was 3X.
When is the next Powerball drawing?
The next drawing will take place May 23, Saturday. Drawings are held three times per week at approximately 10:59 PM ET every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
What is the Powerball payout?
Deadline to buy Powerball tickets
The Powerball ticket purchase deadline varies by state, so one shouldn’t wait until the last minute. In New Jersey, sales close at 9:59PM on the day of the drawing, while in New York, the cutoff is 10PM.
How to play Powerball?
Powerball tickets cost $2 each, with an optional Power Play for an additional $1, which can multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to 5x (except for the jackpot and Match 5), and up to 10x if the jackpot is under $150 million.
Each player chooses five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. A quick pick option is also available by the lottery machine which randomly generates numbers.
Prizes range from $4 for matching only the Powerball to $1 million for matching all five white balls (except in California), and the jackpot for matching all six numbers.
How many states have Powerball?
Powerball is available in 45 states, along with Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, making it one of the most widely played lottery games in the United States.
How to buy Powerball tickets?
Powerball tickets can be bought in person at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and some airport terminals.
Alternatively, tickets can be purchased online through the Jackpocket app in select states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington DC, and West Virginia.
The Jackpocket app lets players choose their game and numbers, place orders, view tickets, and collect winnings directly from their phone or home computer, providing a convenient digital alternative to in-person purchases.
Winners of the $113 million prize will have two payout options. The first is an annuity, which pays the full amount over 30 years in gradually increasing annual installments of about 5 percent. The second option is a lump-sum cash payout, estimated at around $49.6 million before taxes.
Despite steep odds of roughly 1 in 292.2 million, Powerball remains one of the most widely played lottery games in the United States. Tickets are sold across 45 states, as well as Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.
Lottery interest has remained strong following several big wins earlier this year. In January, a North Carolina player won a $209.3 million jackpot. In March, an Arkansas ticket claimed $250.8 million, followed by a Delaware winner securing $231 million in April.
More recently, two tickets shared a $143 million jackpot on April 29, while another $20 million prize was split on May 2, keeping excitement high as the next drawing approaches.
Powerball winning numbers for May 20
The winning numbers for May 20 (Wednesday): 10-28-30-46-57 and the Powerball is: 25. The Powerplay was 3X.
When is the next Powerball drawing?
The next drawing will take place May 23, Saturday. Drawings are held three times per week at approximately 10:59 PM ET every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
What is the Powerball payout?
- Match 5 White Balls + Powerball: Jackpot
- Match 5 White Balls: $1 million
- Match 4 White Balls + Powerball: $50,000
- Match 4 White Balls: $100
- Match 3 White Balls + Powerball: $100
- Match 3 White Balls: $7
- Match 2 White Balls + Powerball: $7
- Match 1 White Ball + Powerball: $4
- Match Powerball: $4
- Match 5 White Balls with Power Play: $2 million
- Match 4 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $200,000
- Match 4 White Balls with Power Play: $400
- Match 3 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $400
- Match 3 White Balls with Power Play: $28
- Match 2 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $28
- Match 1 White Ball + Powerball with Power Play: $16
- Match Powerball with Power Play: $16
Deadline to buy Powerball tickets
The Powerball ticket purchase deadline varies by state, so one shouldn’t wait until the last minute. In New Jersey, sales close at 9:59PM on the day of the drawing, while in New York, the cutoff is 10PM.
How to play Powerball?
Powerball tickets cost $2 each, with an optional Power Play for an additional $1, which can multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to 5x (except for the jackpot and Match 5), and up to 10x if the jackpot is under $150 million.
Each player chooses five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. A quick pick option is also available by the lottery machine which randomly generates numbers.
Prizes range from $4 for matching only the Powerball to $1 million for matching all five white balls (except in California), and the jackpot for matching all six numbers.
How many states have Powerball?
Powerball is available in 45 states, along with Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, making it one of the most widely played lottery games in the United States.
How to buy Powerball tickets?
Powerball tickets can be bought in person at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and some airport terminals.
Alternatively, tickets can be purchased online through the Jackpocket app in select states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington DC, and West Virginia.
The Jackpocket app lets players choose their game and numbers, place orders, view tickets, and collect winnings directly from their phone or home computer, providing a convenient digital alternative to in-person purchases.
