The Powerball jackpot for the May 13 drawing climbed to an estimated $69 million after no ticket matched all six numbers in the previous draw. By Wednesday night, lottery officials had not confirmed a jackpot winner, meaning the grand prize could continue to grow for the next drawing. If no player claims the top prize again, the jackpot will roll over and increase even further. Lottery officials are urging players to carefully check their tickets, as many smaller prizes often go unclaimed after each drawing. Even without hitting the jackpot, players can still win cash rewards by matching several winning numbers.The winner of the jackpot will be able to choose between two payout options. The first is the annuity plan, which pays the full $69 million over 30 years in annual installments that increase by about 5 percent each year. The second option is a one-time lump-sum payment estimated at around $31.2 million before taxes.Although the odds of winning the jackpot are extremely slim - about 1 in 292.2 million - Powerball continues to attract millions of players across the United States. Tickets are sold in 45 states along with Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.Excitement around the game has remained strong due to several major wins already seen this year. In January, a player in North Carolina won a huge $209.3 million jackpot. Another lucky ticket in Arkansas landed a $250.8 million prize in March, while a Delaware resident claimed $231 million in April.More recently, two winners shared a $143 million jackpot on April 29, followed by another split $20 million prize on May 2, keeping anticipation high for the next Powerball drawing.Powerball winning numbers for May 13The winning numbers for May 13 (Wednesday): 22-31-52-56-67 and the Powerball is: 15. The Powerplay was 2X.When is the next Powerball drawing?The next drawing will take place May 16, Saturday. Drawings are held three times per week at approximately 10:59 PM ET every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.What is the Powerball payout?Match 5 White Balls + Powerball: JackpotMatch 5 White Balls: $1 millionMatch 4 White Balls + Powerball: $50,000Match 4 White Balls: $100Match 3 White Balls + Powerball: $100Match 3 White Balls: $7Match 2 White Balls + Powerball: $7Match 1 White Ball + Powerball: $4Match Powerball: $4Match 5 White Balls with Power Play: $2 millionMatch 4 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $200,000Match 4 White Balls with Power Play: $400Match 3 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $400Match 3 White Balls with Power Play: $28Match 2 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $28Match 1 White Ball + Powerball with Power Play: $16Match Powerball with Power Play: $16Deadline to buy Powerball ticketsThe Powerball ticket purchase deadline varies by state, so one shouldn’t wait until the last minute. In New Jersey, sales close at 9:59PM on the day of the drawing, while in New York, the cutoff is 10PM.How to play Powerball?Powerball tickets cost $2 each, with an optional Power Play for an additional $1, which can multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to 5x (except for the jackpot and Match 5), and up to 10x if the jackpot is under $150 million.Each player chooses five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. A quick pick option is also available by the lottery machine which randomly generates numbers.Prizes range from $4 for matching only the Powerball to $1 million for matching all five white balls (except in California), and the jackpot for matching all six numbers.How many states have Powerball?Powerball is available in 45 states, along with Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, making it one of the most widely played lottery games in the United States.How to buy Powerball tickets?Powerball tickets can be bought in person at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and some airport terminals.Alternatively, tickets can be purchased online through the Jackpocket app in select states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington DC, and West Virginia.The Jackpocket app lets players choose their game and numbers, place orders, view tickets, and collect winnings directly from their phone or home computer, providing a convenient digital alternative to in-person purchases.