The Powerball jackpot for the May 27 drawing has risen to an estimated $154 million after no ticket matched all six winning numbers in the previous draw. Lottery officials confirmed Wednesday night that the jackpot remains unclaimed, increasing the chance that it will roll over again and grow even larger ahead of the next drawing. Officials are also urging players to carefully check their tickets, noting that many smaller prizes often go unclaimed after each draw. While the jackpot requires matching all six numbers, players can still win substantial cash prizes by matching fewer numbers.Winners of the estimated $154 million jackpot will have two payout options. The first is the annuity option, which pays the full amount over 30 years in gradually increasing annual installments, rising by about 5% each year. The second option is a lump-sum cash payment, currently estimated at around $67.7 million before taxes.Despite extremely long odds of about 1 in 292.2 million, Powerball continues to attract millions of players across the United States. Tickets are sold in 45 states, as well as Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.Interest in the lottery has stayed strong following several major wins earlier this year. In January, a player in North Carolina won a $209.3 million jackpot, followed by a $250.8 million win in Arkansas in March and a $231 million prize in Delaware in April.More recently, two tickets shared a $143 million jackpot on April 29, and another $20 million prize was split on May 2, keeping excitement high as players await the next drawing.Powerball winning numbers for May 27The winning numbers for May 27 (Wednesday): 05-14-21-31-51 and the Powerball is: 13. The Powerplay was 4X.When is the next Powerball drawing?The next drawing will take place May 29, 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.