Powerball Jackpot Rises to $572 Million
The Powerball drawing held on December 18, 2023, yielded no jackpot winners in Pennsylvania, resulting in the prize rolling over to a whopping $572 million for the next drawing on December 20. Despite no jackpot winners, several players took home sizable cash prizes for matching various combinations of numbers.
The winning numbers for the December 18 drawing were 5, 8, 19, 34, 39, and a Powerball of 26. The Power Play multiplier was 3. While no players in Pennsylvania managed to match all the winning numbers, there were still decent prizes awarded to those who matched some of the numbers.
Seven players in Pennsylvania matched 4 out of the 5 main numbers, winning $100 each. Additionally, 47 players matched 3 main numbers and the Powerball, taking home $100 each. A total of 1,261 players matched 3 main numbers, receiving $7 each as a prize.
For those who managed to match the Powerball only, there were 17,046 winners who walked away with $4 each. The highest Power Play prize in Pennsylvania was won by players who matched 5 out of 5 main numbers and purchased the Power Play option. Each of the five winners received an impressive $2 million prize.
In addition to the Powerball drawing, the Double Play numbers were also drawn, but there were no players who matched all the winning numbers and the Powerball. Therefore, the $10 million top prize will be divided equally among multiple winners.
It’s important to note that these results are specific to Pennsylvania. The Powerball game is played across multiple states, each with its own set of winners and prize amounts. The Powerball game offers players the chance to win incredible prizes by selecting their lucky numbers and participating in each drawing.
With the Powerball jackpot reaching a staggering $572 million, the excitement and anticipation for the next drawing on December 20 is palpable. Players in Pennsylvania and beyond are eagerly waiting to see if they will be the lucky winners of this life-changing prize.
In summary
The Powerball jackpot for the drawing held on December 18, 2023, rolled over to an impressive $572 million for the next drawing on December 20. Although there were no jackpot winners, players in Pennsylvania won various cash prizes for matching different combinations of numbers. The highest prize went to five players who matched 5 out of 5 main numbers and purchased the Power Play, each receiving $2 million. The Double Play numbers did not produce any winners for the top prize of $10 million. The excitement continues to build as players eagerly anticipate the next Powerball drawing.
