Powerball jackpot rises to $271M. See the winning numbers - USA Today
The Powerball jackpot increased once again to an estimated $271 million after no one won the drawing on Monday, Sept. 14.
The jackpot, which has an estimated cash value of $115.1 million, has been climbing steadily since an Illinois ticket hit a $1.04 billion prize in August. Since no one won Monday's drawing, the top prize will roll over again for Wednesday's drawing, pushing the jackpot even higher.
Here's what to know about the winning numbers and what's next for the game.
Lottery officials have not yet announced whether a jackpot-winning ticket was sold.
No one won the Powerball jackpot, but one lucky person in Ohio won the $2 million Match 5 + Power Play prize, while another in Georgia won the $1 million Match 5 prize.
Powerball tickets cost $2 and are sold in 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Players choose five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26, or let the lottery generate numbers with a Quick Pick.
For an extra $1, players can add Power Play to boost non-jackpot winnings. To win the jackpot, a ticket must match all five white balls and the Powerball. Drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, with jackpots rolling over when no winning ticket is sold.
No. You do not have to be a U.S. citizen or resident to play Powerball.
Anyone who is legally eligible and purchases a ticket from an authorized retailer in a participating jurisdiction can win, regardless of nationality. Players must meet the minimum age requirement where they buy the ticket, which is typically 18 years old but varies by location.
This story has been updated with new information.
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