Powerball jackpot hits $47M for the drawing on Saturday, May 9

Powerball is back with a $47 million jackpot on the line for the drawing on Saturday, May 9, offering a $21.2 million cash option.

The lottery, played across most of the U.S., has seen a string of recent winners. Earlier this month, players in Texas and Florida split a $20 million jackpot, following a $143 million prize claimed just days earlier as the jackpot continues to grow without a single winner.

Here’s what to know about Saturday night’s Powerball drawing.

What are the winning numbers for the May 9 Powerball?

Powerball's winning numbers: 41-15-47-46-56 Powerball: 22 Multiplier: 2x

Do you have to be a U.S. citizen or resident to play Powerball?

No, you do not have to be a U.S. citizen or resident to play Powerball.

Anyone visiting a participating jurisdiction can buy a Powerball ticket from a licensed retailer, regardless of nationality, as long as they meet the legal age requirement at the point of purchase, typically 18 years old.

Powerball is played in 45 states, plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. It is not offered in Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada or Utah.

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

How to play Powerball

Powerball tickets cost $2 per play and are sold at licensed retailers such as convenience stores, gas stations and grocery stores. In some states, tickets can also be purchased online.

To play, select five white balls numbered 1–69 and one red Powerball numbered 1–26. Players can also choose Quick Pick, which randomly selects numbers.

For an additional $1, players can add Power Play, a feature that multiplies non‑jackpot prizes by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X or 10X.

To win the jackpot, players must match all five white balls in any order plus the red Powerball.

Powerball drawings are held Monday, Wednesday and Saturday nights. If no one wins the jackpot, the prize continues to roll over.

This story has been updated with new information.

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