The Florida Lottery held its highly anticipated Powerball, Lotto, and Cash4Life draws on October 2, 2024. With millions in prizes at stake, here’s a detailed breakdown of the results, prize distributions, and everything you need to know if you participated in these draws.
Powerball Winning Numbers
The Powerball numbers for October 2, 2024, were as follows:
- Main Numbers: 12, 23, 44, 57, 61
- Powerball: 4
- Power Play: 2x
The Powerball jackpot, which has been rolling over for several weeks, now stands at a staggering $275 million. Despite no jackpot winner in this draw, many participants won smaller prizes based on different prize tiers.
Powerball Prize Breakdown
| Match | Winners | Prize per Winner (USD) | Total Prize Fund (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 + Powerball | 0 | $275,000,000 | $0 |
| 5 | 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 4 + Powerball | 7 | $50,000 | $350,000 |
| 4 | 85 | $100 | $8,500 |
| 3 + Powerball | 1,045 | $100 | $104,500 |
| 3 | 25,567 | $7 | $179,000 |
With no jackpot winner, the prize rolls over to the next drawing, bringing even more excitement to the next round.
Florida Lotto Winning Numbers
In addition to Powerball, the Florida Lotto numbers for October 2 were:
- Main Numbers: 5, 12, 25, 36, 42, 49
The jackpot for this draw was $12 million. While no one matched all six numbers, many players won prizes in lower tiers.
| Match | Winners | Prize per Winner (USD) | Total Prize Fund (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 of 6 | 0 | $12,000,000 | $0 |
| 5 of 6 | 10 | $5,000 | $50,000 |
| 4 of 6 | 900 | $50 | $45,000 |
| 3 of 6 | 23,100 | $5 | $115,500 |
The Florida Lotto jackpot also rolls over to the next draw, increasing the anticipation.
Cash4Life Winning Numbers
For the daily Cash4Life drawing, the winning numbers were:
- Main Numbers: 3, 12, 13, 37, 60
- Cash Ball: 1
The top prize for Cash4Life is $1,000 a day for life, with a second prize offering $1,000 a week for life.
| Match | Winners | Prize per Winner (USD) | Total Prize Fund (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 + Cash Ball | 0 | $1,000/day for life | $0 |
| 5 | 1 | $1,000/week for life | $1,000/week |
| 4 + Cash Ball | 12 | $2,500 | $30,000 |
| 4 | 450 | $500 | $225,000 |
Conclusion
October 2, 2024, saw no major jackpot wins across the Powerball, Lotto, and Cash4Life draws, but plenty of smaller prizes were claimed. If you participated, be sure to check your tickets carefully, as there are numerous prize tiers. With no jackpot winners, excitement builds for the next draws, with even larger prizes expected.
As always, play responsibly and set a budget. Good luck with your future draws, and may the odds be in your favor!