A winning Powerball ticket sold in Arkansas ended the jackpot of $251 million on March 2, with the jackpot back to $20 million ahead of the drawing on Wednesday, March 4.
According to lottery officials, the Powerball jackpot has been won nearly 200 times since the game began in 1992. Today, 45 U.S. lotteries participate in the lottery, with five states opting out: Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada and Utah.
Some states have better luck than others. Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin round out the top five states with the most Powerball winners. Here’s what you need to know ahead of Wednesday’s Powerball drawing.
In this photo illustration, a clerk displays a Powerball lottery ticket at a convenience store in Austin, Texas, on December 19, 2025.
What are the winning numbers for March 4th Powerball?
The winning numbers for the draw on Wednesday 4th March were: 7, 14, 42, 47, 56, Powerball is 6. The “power play” multiplier is 4X.
Feeling lucky? Which Powerball numbers should you choose?
Has anyone won the Powerball jackpot?
No one won the Powerball jackpot, the Match 5 + Power Play $2 million prize, or the Match 5 $1 million prize.
The jackpot has grown to $35 million, with a cash value of $16.5 million, ahead of the drawing on Saturday, March 7 at 11pm ET.
Do you have to be a U.S. citizen or resident to play Powerball?
In short, the answer is no, you don’t have to be a US citizen or US resident to play Powerball. Anyone, regardless of nationality, may purchase lottery tickets from authorized and licensed retailers when visiting one of the 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, provided they meet the legal age requirement (generally 18 years old) at the time of purchase.
Top 10 Powerball jackpots
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November 7, 2022, California, $2.04 billion
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December 24, 2025, Arkansas, $1.817 billion
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September 6, 2025, Missouri and Texas, $1.787 billion
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October 11, 2023, California, $1.765 billion
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January 13, 2016, California, Florida, and Tennessee, $1.586 billion
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April 6, 2024, Oregon, $1.326 billion
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July 19, 2023, California, $1.08 billion
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January 1, 2024, Michigan, $842.4 million
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March 27, 2019, Wisconsin, $768.4 million
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August 23, 2017, Massachusetts, $758.7 million
More: The Powerball jackpot winner received $251 million. See where tickets are sold.
When is the next picture?
Powerball drawings are held three times a week – Monday, Wednesday and Saturday nights. Wednesday’s drawing will be held on March 4 at 10:59 pm ET.
How big is the jackpot?
After Monday’s win in Arkansas, the Powerball jackpot reset to $20 million, with a cash option of about $9.4 million, according to Powerball.
How much does a ticket cost?
A Powerball ticket costs $2 per bet, with optional $1 Powerball add-ons that multiply non-jackpot winnings.
How do you play?
The player selects 5 numbers from 1 to 69 (white balls) and one number from 1 to 26 (red power ball). Lottery tickets may be purchased at authorized lottery retailers in participating states.
What are the odds of winning?
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are approximately 1 in 292.2 million. The overall odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 24.9.
Lump Sum vs. Annuity – What’s the Difference?
The jackpot winner can choose from:
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Annuity, with more than 30 annuity payments that increase over time, or
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A one-time cash option with a smaller upfront payment but a one-time payment.
Both options are subject to federal taxes, and most states also tax lottery winnings.
Which states do not sell Powerball tickets?
Powerball is available in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The five states that do not offer Powerball are: Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada and Utah.
Where do the most winners come from?
According to Powerball statistics, the states with the most Powerball jackpot winners in history include Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
How to play Powerball
Powerball tickets cost $2 per game and are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. You can do this at a number of locations, including local convenience stores, gas stations, and even grocery stores. In some states, Powerball tickets can be purchased online depending on the local jurisdiction.
Once you get your ticket, you need to choose six numbers. Five of them are white balls, numbered 1 to 69. The red power ball ranges from 1 to 26. People can also add a “power play” for $1, which increases their chances of winning on all non-jackpot jackpots. “Power Play” multipliers can multiply winnings: 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x or 10x.
You can also use the Quick Select option if you want the computer to select the number. To win the jackpot, players must match all five white balls and the red Power Ball in any order.
Powerball drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday nights. If no one wins the jackpot, the cash prize keeps growing.
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a popular news reporter for USA Today. Contact him at fernando.cervantes@gannett.com and follow him on @fern_cerv_.
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