The Powerball drawing on September 30, 2024, featured an impressive $258 million jackpot, attracting thousands of players across the nation. Although no one won the grand prize, there were over 400,000 winners across different prize tiers, with the jackpot rolling over to an estimated $275 million for the next drawing on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.
Winning Numbers for September 30, 2024
The winning numbers for the September 30, 2024, Powerball draw were:
- Main Numbers: 9, 11, 30, 43, 69
- Powerball: 20
- Power Play Multiplier: 2x
Despite the absence of a jackpot winner, the draw produced plenty of winners in the lower prize categories, keeping the excitement alive for the upcoming drawing.
Prize Breakdown for September 30, 2024
Here is the detailed breakdown of prizes awarded in the September 30, 2024, draw:
| Match Type | Winners | Prize Amount (USD) | Total Prize Fund (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 + Powerball (Jackpot) | 0 | $258,400,000 | $0 |
| 5 | 0 | $1,000,000 | $0 |
| 4 + Powerball | 12 | $50,000 | $600,000 |
| 4 | 260 | $100 | $26,000 |
| 3 + Powerball | 670 | $100 | $67,000 |
| 3 | 16,018 | $7 | $112,126 |
| 2 + Powerball | 12,809 | $7 | $89,663 |
| 1 + Powerball | 90,784 | $4 | $363,136 |
| 0 + Powerball | 204,763 | $4 | $819,052 |
| Total | 431,057 | Various | $2,076,977 |
Power Play Impact
Players who chose the Power Play option saw their non-jackpot prizes doubled, thanks to the 2x multiplier. Here’s how the Power Play affected the payouts:
| Match Type (with Power Play) | Winners | Prize Amount (USD) | Total Prize Fund (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 + Powerball (with Power Play) | 0 | $2,000,000 | $0 |
| 4 + Powerball (with Power Play) | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 |
| 4 (with Power Play) | 92 | $200 | $18,400 |
| 3 + Powerball (with Power Play) | 221 | $200 | $44,200 |
| 3 (with Power Play) | 5,553 | $14 | $77,742 |
| 2 + Powerball (with Power Play) | 4,238 | $14 | $59,332 |
| 1 + Powerball (with Power Play) | 29,563 | $8 | $236,504 |
| 0 + Powerball (with Power Play) | 66,073 | $8 | $528,584 |
| Total (with Power Play) | 105,741 | Various | $1,064,762 |
What’s Next?
Since there was no jackpot winner, the prize will roll over to the next drawing on October 2, 2024, with an estimated jackpot of $275 million. With a growing prize pool, excitement is building as more players participate in the hopes of landing the grand prize.
How to Play Powerball?
- Select Numbers: Players must choose five numbers between 1 and 69, and one Powerball number between 1 and 26.
- Purchase a Power Play Option: For an additional $1 per ticket, you can multiply your non-jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or 10x, depending on the multiplier for that draw.
- Draw Days: Powerball draws are held three times a week—on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tickets must be purchased before 10 PM EST on the draw day.
Conclusion
The Powerball drawing on September 30, 2024, produced over 400,000 winners, though the $258 million jackpot remained unclaimed. As the grand prize rolls over to $275 million, the stakes continue to rise. For those playing in future draws, be sure to check your numbers carefully, and remember to play responsibly. Good luck!