Powerball Jackpot Unclaimed as Two Players Claim Match 5 Prizes
Two Match 5 Winners from Recent Powerball Drawings
In the latest Powerball drawings held on Saturday and Monday, two players secured seven-figure Match 5 prizes. These winners hailed from West Virginia and California, respectively.
Jackpot Rolls Over as Match 5 Prizes Are Awarded
Neither the Saturday nor the Monday Powerball drawings produced a jackpot winner. However, both drawings saw players winning significant Match 5 prizes. On Saturday, a player in West Virginia won a $2 million prize, boosted by the Power Play feature. On Monday, a California player claimed a $1 million prize, though the exact amount may vary due to California’s lottery prize structure, which depends on ticket sales.
Impact of Power Play on Saturday’s Winners
The winning numbers for Saturday’s May 23 drawing were 4, 16, 41, 48, and 66, with a red Powerball of 26. The jackpot stood at $132 million, with a cash value option of $58.1 million. Thanks to the Power Play multiplier, the West Virginia winner’s prize doubled to $2 million.
Additionally, three players who matched four white balls plus the Powerball also benefited from Power Play, earning $100,000 each. Meanwhile, nine others who matched the same numbers without Power Play received $50,000 each.
Monday Drawing Brings Substantial Prizes to Multiple Players
The May 25 drawing featured winning numbers 17, 32, 48, 60, and 64, with a red Powerball 10. The jackpot had climbed to $142 million, with a lump sum cash option of $62.6 million. While the grand prize went unclaimed, a California player matched all five white balls to win a $1 million prize, subject to local lottery regulations.
In this drawing, ten players matched four white balls plus the Powerball. Nine won $50,000 each, while one player who used Power Play saw their prize doubled to $100,000.
Jackpot Update and Upcoming Drawing
With no jackpot winner for Monday, the prize amount has risen to $154 million, offering a cash value of $67.7 million. The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Wednesday, giving players another opportunity to compete for the grand prize.
