Powerball jackpot reset to $20M for March 4 drawing: Winning numbers

A winning Powerball ticket sold in Arkansas brought a $251 million jackpot run to an end on March 2, sending the prize back to $20 million ahead of the drawing on Wednesday, March 4.

Since the game began in 1992, the Powerball jackpot has been hit nearly 200 times, according to lottery officials. Today, 45 U.S. lotteries participate in the drawing, with five states opting out: Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah.

Some states have had more luck than others. Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin rank among the top five for the most Powerball winners. Here’s what to know ahead of Wednesday’s Powerball drawing.

What are the winning numbers for the March 4 Powerball?

The winning numbers in the Wednesday, March 4, drawing are: 7, 14, 42, 47, 56, and the Powerball is 6. The "Power Play" multiplier is 4X.

Did anyone win 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 increased to $35 million, with a cash value of $16.5 million, ahead of the drawing scheduled for Saturday, March 7, at 11 p.m. ET.

Do you have to be a US citizen or resident to play Powerball?

The short answer is no, you do not have to be a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident to play Powerball. When visiting one of the 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, anyone, regardless of nationality, can purchase lottery tickets from an authorized and licensed retailer, if they meet the legal age requirement at the point of purchase - usually 18 years old.

Top 10 Powerball Jackpots

• $2.040 billion on Nov. 7, 2022, in California
• $1.817 billion on Dec. 24, 2025, in Arkansas
• $1.787 billion on Sept. 6, 2025, in Missouri and Texas
• $1.765 billion on Oct. 11, 2023, in California
• $1.586 billion on Jan. 13, 2016, in California, Florida and Tennessee
• $1.326 billion on April 6, 2024, in Oregon
• $1.080 billion on July 19, 2023, in California
• $842.4 million on Jan. 1, 2024, in Michigan
• $768.4 million on Mar. 27, 2019, in Wisconsin
• $758.7 million on Aug. 23, 2017, in Massachusetts

When is the next drawing?

Powerball drawings are held three times a week — Monday, Wednesday and Saturday nights. Wednesday’s drawing takes place on March 4 at 10:59 p.m. ET.

How much is the jackpot?

After Monday’s winning ticket 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 play, with an optional $1 Power Play add‑on that can multiply non‑jackpot winnings.

How do you play?

Players choose five numbers from 1 to 69 (white balls) and one number from 1 to 26 (the red Powerball). Tickets can be purchased at authorized lottery retailers in participating states.

What are the odds of winning?

The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are about 1 in 292.2 million. The overall odds of winning any prize are roughly 1 in 24.9.

Lump sum vs. annuity — what’s the difference?

Jackpot winners can choose between:

• An annuity, paid out over 30 annual payments that increase over time, or
• A lump‑sum cash option, which is smaller upfront but paid all at once.

Both options are subject to federal taxes, and most states also tax lottery winnings.

Which states don’t sell Powerball tickets?

Powerball is available in 45 states, plus Washington, DC, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The five states that do not offer Powerball are: Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada and Utah.

Where have the most winners come from?

Historically, the states with the most Powerball jackpot winners include Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, according to Powerball.

How to play Powerball

Powerball tickets are $2 per play and are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. You can do this at a variety of locations, including a local convenience store, gas station, or even grocery store. In some states, Powerball tickets can be bought online depending on local jurisdiction.

Once you have your ticket, you need to pick six numbers. Five of them will be white balls numbered 1 to 69. The red Powerball ranges from 1 to 26. People can also add a “Power Play” for $1, which increases the winning for all non-jackpot prizes. The “Power Play” multiplier can multiply winnings by: 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X.

If you want the computer to select the numbers, the “Quick Pick” option is available, as well. To win the jackpot, players must match all five white balls in any order and the red Powerball.

Powerball drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday nights. If no one wins the jackpot, the cash prize will keep ticking up.

Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at [email protected] and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.