$120 million Powerball prize available this Saturday

The Powerball lottery is set to offer a $120 million jackpot this Saturday giving players nationwide a chance to win life changing prizes as millions of tickets have already been sold for the upcoming drawing

The Powerball lottery is offering a $120 million jackpot for the upcoming drawing scheduled on Saturday, March 21. Currently, 4 million tickets have been sold nationwide, giving players another opportunity to compete for a major prize that can significantly change their lives.

Powerball Overview

Since its introduction in 1992, the Powerball jackpot has been claimed nearly 200 times. Tickets are sold in 45 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. The states that do not participate in Powerball are Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah. Over the years, certain states have produced more winners, with Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin consistently generating the highest number of jackpot winners.

Recent Winners

In Arkansas, a recent Monday saw a winner claim a $251 million prize. The winner has the option of receiving a 30-year annuity payout or a one-time lump sum of approximately $118 million. This prize remains unclaimed, highlighting the potential for life-changing opportunities in the game.

How to Play

Participants aged 18 and older can purchase tickets through authorized vendors, including retail locations such as convenience stores, fuel stations, and online platforms where permitted. Each ticket costs $2, and players select six numbers: five white balls numbered 1 through 69 and one red Powerball numbered 1 through 26. The Power Play feature allows winners to multiply their non-jackpot prizes up to ten times.

For those who prefer automated selection, the Quick Pick option generates a random set of numbers for the player. Drawings occur three times weekly: on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Winning numbers for the March 21 drawing will be posted by USA TODAY after the 10:59 p.m. drawing.

Notable Jackpots

Powerball has produced some of the largest lottery jackpots in U.S. history. Notable examples include:

• $2.04 billion on November 7, 2022, in California
• $1.765 billion on October 11, 2023, in California
• $1.08 billion on July 19, 2023, in California
• $842.4 million on January 1, 2024, in Michigan
• $768.4 million on March 27, 2019, in Wisconsin
• $758.7 million on August 23, 2017, in Massachusetts
• $326 billion on April 6, 2024, in Oregon

Public Engagement

Powerball winners have been celebrated widely. Lottery officials, including Tennessee Lottery CEO Rebecca Paul, have been photographed presenting prizes at headquarters in Nashville, illustrating the popularity and reach of the game. The current $120 million jackpot for March 21 continues to attract widespread attention, offering players across the country a chance to claim a significant payout.

Sources:

• Mega Millions Jackpot Reset for Friday Drawing, Powerball Grand Prize Reaches $120M
• Powerball Jackpot Rises to $120M
• Powerball Lottery Results March 18, 2026: Check Jackpot Winner, $1 Million Ticket Sold, Next Jackpot Rises to $120 Million for Upcoming Draw
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