The Powerball is one of the most popular lottery games in the United States, and New Jersey is one of the participating states. The game is played by selecting five white balls from a pool of 69 and one red Powerball from a pool of 26. The jackpot starts at $40 million and increases by a minimum of $10 million each time there is no winner. In this article, we will provide an overview of the Powerball game, its rules, and the latest New Jersey results.
How to Play Powerball in New Jersey
To play Powerball in New Jersey, players must be at least 18 years old and purchase a ticket from an authorized retailer. The cost of a single ticket is $2, and players can choose their own numbers or opt for a Quick Pick, which generates random numbers. The deadline for purchasing tickets is usually 10:45 PM ET on the day of the drawing, which takes place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 PM ET.
Prizes and Odds
The prizes for Powerball range from $4 for matching the Powerball alone to the jackpot for matching all five white balls and the Powerball. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292,201,338, while the overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 24.87. The prize structure is as follows:
| Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 5 White Balls + Powerball | Jackpot | 1 in 292,201,338 |
| 5 White Balls | $1,000,000 | 1 in 11,688,054 |
| 4 White Balls + Powerball | $50,000 | 1 in 913,129 |
| 4 White Balls | $150 | 1 in 36,525 |
| 3 White Balls + Powerball | $100 | 1 in 14,494 |
| 3 White Balls | $7 | 1 in 579 |
| 2 White Balls + Powerball | $7 | 1 in 701 |
| 1 White Ball + Powerball | $4 | 1 in 92 |
| Powerball | $4 | 1 in 38 |
New Jersey Powerball Results
The latest New Jersey Powerball results can be found on the official New Jersey Lottery website or at authorized retailers. Players can also check their tickets using the New Jersey Lottery mobile app. The results are usually available shortly after the drawing, and players have one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prizes.
Claiming Prizes
Players who win prizes of 599 or less can claim their prizes at any authorized retailer. Prizes of 600 or more must be claimed at the New Jersey Lottery headquarters in Lawrenceville or by mail. Players who win the jackpot have the option of taking the cash value of the prize, which is approximately half of the advertised jackpot, or the annuity, which is paid out over 29 years.
Powerball Jackpot Winners in New Jersey
New Jersey has had its fair share of Powerball jackpot winners over the years. One of the most notable winners is the 533 million jackpot won by Richard Wahl in 2018. Wahl, a food distributor from Vernon, purchased the winning ticket at a liquor store in Riverdale and chose the cash value of 281 million.
Other Notable Winners
Other notable Powerball jackpot winners in New Jersey include the 429 million jackpot won by the Smith family in 2016 and the 338 million jackpot won by Pedro Quezada in 2013. These winners have inspired many others to play the game, hoping to strike it big and change their lives forever.
How do I play Powerball in New Jersey?
+To play Powerball in New Jersey, purchase a ticket from an authorized retailer and select five white balls from a pool of 69 and one red Powerball from a pool of 26. The cost of a single ticket is $2.
What are the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot?
+The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292,201,338.
How long do I have to claim my Powerball prize?
+Players have one year from the date of the drawing to claim their Powerball prizes.
