Florida lottery player wins $215 million jackpot in Monday's Powerball drawing (2024)

A lucky lottery player in Florida matched all six balls in Monday's Powerball drawing to win the estimated $215 million jackpot, according to the lottery website.

It was not immediately released where in the Sunshine State the ticket was sold. The winner can also choose the cash option of $100.1 million.

In addition to the jackpot winner, a ticket sold in Idaho matched the five white balls and had the Power Play to win $2 million.

The jackpot had last been won on April 6 when a lottery player in Oregon won the $1.326 billion jackpot.

The Powerball will now reset to $20 million for Wednesday night's drawing.

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Winning Powerball numbers for May 6

The Powerball winning numbers for Monday, May 6, 2024 were: 7 - 23 - 24 - 56 - 60 and Powerball 25. The Powerplay was 2x.

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When is the next Powerball drawing?

Powerball drawings are held three times a week - Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Monday drawings were added in 2021.

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How late can I buy Powerball tickets?

The deadline for purchasing Powerball ticket varies by state so don't wait until the last minute. The deadline in New Jersey is 9:59 p.m. on the day of the drawing, while New York's deadline is 10 p.m.

Click here is a complete list of Powerball ticket deadline times by state or jurisdiction.

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How do I play Powerball?

The cost is $2 per ticket, but you can add the Power Play for $1, which will increase the amount of your potential prize up to five times the original prize (except for the jackpot and Match 5). There is also a 10x Power Play possibility when the jackpot is less than $150 million.

Each player selects five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. However, you can also have the lottery machine generate a quick pick ticket with random numbers for you.

Prizes vary from $4 for the matching the Powerball to $1 million for matching all five white balls (except in California) to the jackpot for matching all six balls. You cancheck all the prize payouts on the Powerball website here.

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Where is the Powerball available?

You can play the game in45 states plus the Washington DC, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Where can you buy lottery tickets?  

Tickets can be purchased in-person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.

You can also order tickets online throughJackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington D.C. and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.

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How can I watch Powerball drawing?

The Powerball drawing is broadcast live on the lottery website at 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. You can watch the drawing by clicking here.

The drawing may be broadcast on a local television station in your market as well.

What are my odds of winning?

Playing the Powerball can be exciting, but just don't go spending those millions before you win.

The odds of winning the jackpot are 292,201,338-to-1.

The odds to match all five white balls are 11,688,053-to-1.

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Lump sum or annuity?

The major lotteries in the United States offer two jackpot payout options: annuity and cash.

The annuity option is paid out over time. There is an immediate payment and then 29 annual payments after that, increasing by 5% each year.

The cash option is significantly lower than the advertised jackpot, but it is paid in a lump sum. You don't have to wait decades for all the money.

Can I win jackpot and remain anonymous?

In some states, like New Jersey, you can win a lottery anonymously. That wasn't always the case,but now winners are able to stay anonymousunder a law that was signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.

In other states, a winner's name and hometown are a matter of public record. Check with your state lottery for more information.

Top 10largest Powerball jackpots

Here are the Top 10 jackpots sincethe Powerball lottery began in 1992:

  1. $2.04 billion,Nov. 7, 2022: Won in California
  2. $1.765 billion,Oct. 11, 2023: Won in California
  3. $1.586 billion, Jan. 13, 2016: Three winners in California, Florida, Tennessee
  4. $1.326 billion, April 6, 2024: Won in Oregon
  5. $1.08 billion,July 19, 2023: Won in California
  6. $842.4 million,Jan. 1, 2024: Won in Michigan
  7. $768.4 million,March 27, 2019: Won in Wisconsin
  8. $758.7 million,Aug. 23, 2017:Won in Massachusetts
  9. $754.6 million,Feb. 6, 2023: Won in Washington
  10. $731.1 million,Jan. 20, 2021: Won in Maryland

What was largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever?

Here's a look at the top jackpots won in the United States, between the Powerball and the Mega Millions lotteries:

  1. $2.04 billion, Powerball, Nov. 7, 2022: Won in California
  2. $1.765 billion, Powerball,Oct. 11, 2023: Won in California
  3. $1.602 billion,Mega Millions, Aug. 8, 2023: Won in Florida
  4. $1.586 billion, Powerball, Jan. 13, 2016: Three winners in California, Florida, Tennessee
  5. $1.537 billion, Mega Millions,Oct. 23, 2018: Won in South Carolina
  6. $1.348 billion,Mega Millions, Jan. 13, 2022: Won in Maine
  7. $1.337 billion, Mega Millions,July 29, 2022: Won in Illinois
  8. $1.326 billion, Powerball, April 6, 2024: Won in Oregon
  9. $1.128 billion, Mega Millions, March 26, 2024: Won in New Jersey
  10. $1.08 billion, Powerball, July 19, 2023: Won in California
  11. $1.05 billion, Mega Millions,Jan. 22, 2021: Won in Michigan
  12. $842.4 million, Powerball,Jan. 1, 2024: Won in Michigan
  13. $768.4 million, Powerball,March 27, 2019: Won in Wisconsin
  14. $758.7 million,Powerball, Aug. 23, 2017:Won in Massachusetts
  15. $754.6 million, Powerball:Feb. 6, 2023: Won in Washington
  16. $731.1 million,, Powerball,Jan. 20, 2021: Won in Maryland
  17. $699.8 million, Powerball,Oct. 4, 2021: Won in California
  18. $687.8 million, Powerball, Oct. 27, 2018: Two winners in Iowa, New York
  19. $656 million, Mega Millions, March 30, 2012: Three winners in Illinois, Kansas, Maryland
  20. $648 million, Mega Millions, Dec. 17, 2013: Two winners in California, Georgia

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Florida lottery player wins $215 million jackpot in Monday's Powerball drawing (2024)

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Florida lottery player wins $215 million jackpot in Monday's Powerball drawing? ›

A $2 Powerball lottery ticket made someone who purchased a ticket in Florida multimillionaire! Someone matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball to win $215 million. The winning numbers for the Powerball lottery drawing on Monday, May 6 were 7-23-24-56-60 and the Powerball was 25. Power Play was 2x.

Where in Florida was the Powerball won last night? ›

The Florida Lottery reports a ticket sold at the Publix at 9050 Biscayne Boulevard in Miami Shores won the estimated $215 million Powerball jackpot in Monday's drawing. In case you were wondering, it was a quick pick. The jackpot has a cash value of 100.1 million.

Did anyone win the Powerball May 6, 2024? ›

The jackpot was last won on May 6 when a Florida lottery player won a $214.9 million jackpot. Meanwhile, the Mega Millions jackpot is at $363 million with a cash option of $166.9 million, according to the Mega Millions website.

Where was the winning Powerball ticket sold on 5/6/24? ›

Who sold the winning ticket, Monday, May 6th, 2024? A winning ticket purchased in Florida matched all six numbers to win Monday's Powerball jackpot. A ticket sold in Idaho matched all five numbers except for the Powerball and added the Power Play worth $2 million.

Did anyone win last night's Powerball? ›

Complete game information and prize claiming instructions are available at all Lottery retailers. There was no jackpot winner in California for this draw. But there are 48,220 winning tickets! Get your ticket for the next draw.

How many numbers do you need to win anything on Powerball? ›

How many Powerball numbers do you need to win a prize? You only need to match one number in Powerball to win a prize.

How much do you get for matching the Powerball number? ›

If you only match the Powerball number, you win at minimum $4. Match the first five numbers, and you win $1 million. Match all five numbers and the Powerball number, and you win the Powerball jackpot!

Did anybody win the Mega Millions last night? ›

Complete game information and prize claiming instructions are available at all Lottery retailers. There was no jackpot winner in California for this draw. But there are 115,330 winning tickets! Get your ticket for the next draw.

Did anyone win the Mega Millions May 10, 2024? ›

The lucky Mega Millions numbers for the Friday night drawing are 13, 22, 26, 32, 65 and Mega Ball 18. CLEVELAND — Although nobody hit the $331 million jackpot in the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, May 10, 2024, lottery officials say there were thousands of other winners who hit smaller prizes throughout Ohio.

What is Mega Millions' next drawing? ›

When is next Mega Millions drawing? Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m.

Did anyone win Mega Millions 5 7 24? ›

While there were no jackpot winners in Tuesday's drawing, the Mega Millions reported that there were Match 5 winners in Arizona, California and Florida. To view the list of past winners, visit the Mega Millions website.

How to win the Powerball? ›

The jackpot is won by matching all five white balls in any order and the red Powerball. Jackpot winners may choose to receive their prize as an annuity, paid in 30 graduated payments over 29 years, or a lump-sum payment.

How many numbers to win mega millions? ›

Mega Millions® tickets cost $2.00 per play. Players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers - five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 25 (the gold Mega Ball) - or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick. You win the jackpot by matching all six winning numbers in a drawing.

What do two numbers on Powerball get you? ›

Yes, you can win money if you have 2 numbers in Powerball. Here is a breakdown of the prizes you can win based on the number of matching numbers [2]: Match 2 + Powerball: If you match two numbers and the Powerball, you win $7. Match 2: If you match two numbers without the Powerball, there is no prize.

How much do you win with 5 numbers on Mega Millions? ›

How many balls do I need to match for Mega Millions prize? You can win $2 for the matching just one - the Mega Ball. Short of the jackpot, you can win up to $1 million for matching all five white balls (except in California). You can check all the prize payouts on the Mega Millions site here.

What is double play on Powerball? ›

Double Play is an optional add-on for a Powerball ticket. It is separate from Power Play, which multiplies non-jackpot winnings from the main drawing by up to 10 times their original value. Players use the same numbers in the main Powerball drawing and Double Play, which has a top prize of $10 million.

Where was the winning Powerball ticket sold in Florida? ›

A ticket sold at the Publix on Biscayne Boulevard in Miami Shores, Florida matched all six balls in Monday's Powerball drawing to win the $214.9 million jackpot, according to the lottery website. The winner can also choose the cash option of $100.1 million.

Where is Powerball announced? ›

Powerball drawings are broadcast live every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. EST from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee. Powerball drawings are also live streamed on Powerball.com. The overall odds of winning a prize are 1 in 24.9. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.

What is the Powerball jackpot? ›

The jackpot is won by matching all five white balls in any order and the red Powerball. Jackpot winners may choose to receive their prize as an annuity, paid in 30 graduated payments over 29 years, or a lump-sum payment. Both advertised prize options are prior to federal and jurisdictional taxes.

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