The Powerball jackpot hit $133 million on March 23, and it got a lot of people talking across the country. Players watched eagerly to see if their numbers matched the winning ones in this big-money game.
March 23 Powerball Results
The winning numbers for Monday’s Powerball drawing were 12, 18, 47, 56, and 63, with the Powerball itself being 1. Plus, the Power Play multiplier was set at 10x for this round, meaning non-jackpot prizes could multiply tenfold. The jackpot for this drawing was $133 million, with the cash payout option valued at about $60.3 million.
Powerball drawings take place three times a week—on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday—at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time from the Florida Lottery studio in Tallahassee. Fans can catch the drawing live or check official lottery websites soon after for the results.
How Powerball Works and What It Costs
Each Powerball ticket costs $2. Players can add the Power Play option for an extra dollar, which boosts non-jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or—when the jackpot is $150 million or less—10x. For example, if you match five white balls without the Powerball, you win $1 million. With Power Play, that prize jumps to $2 million.
Odds of hitting the jackpot are famously steep—1 in 292.2 million. Still, millions of people buy tickets every week, drawn by the dream of life-changing cash.
Prize Breakdown
Besides the jackpot, Powerball offers a range of prizes for matching some but not all numbers. Matching four white balls plus the Powerball nets $50,000, while matching just the Powerball wins $4. The Power Play option can multiply these smaller prizes significantly.
For example, matching three white balls plus the Powerball pays $100, but with Power Play, that becomes $400.
In Michigan, where ticket sales close at 9:45 p.m. On draw nights, players can also opt for the Double Play feature. For an extra $1, this gives the same numbers a chance in a separate drawing right after the main one. The top prize there's $10 million.
Historical Context and Notable Jackpots
Big jackpots aren't new for Powerball. The largest jackpot ever sold in Michigan was a staggering $842.4 million ticket purchased at Food Castle in Grand Blanc back in January 2024. That win set a high bar for future players hoping to strike it rich.
Powerball has become a cultural phenomenon in the U.S., with drawings often capturing national attention. The game's appeal lies in its accessibility and the massive jackpots that can build up over weeks.
Other Lottery Games and Regional Timings
While Powerball grabs headlines, other lottery games run on different schedules. For example, Idaho runs Pick 3 and Pick 4 games daily, with day and night draws, plus Lotto America and Millionaire for Life with their own schedules. These games usually offer smaller prizes but better odds.
Powerball drawings in Idaho occur at 8:59 p.m. Mountain Time on drawing nights. Mega Millions, another popular multi-state lottery, draws at 9 p.m. Mountain Time on Tuesdays and Fridays.
The next Powerball drawing will be on Wednesday, March 25. Players have until shortly before the drawing time to buy tickets. We don’t yet know if anyone won the $133 million jackpot on March 23, but the chance to win big keeps players coming back every week.
