The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $194 million for the June 3 drawing after no ticket matched all six numbers in the previous game. With no jackpot winner immediately announced by the officials, the prize could continue to grow if Wednesday night's drawing also ends without a top winner. Lottery officials are reminding players to check their tickets carefully, as many smaller prizes go unclaimed after each drawing. While the jackpot requires matching all six numbers, players can still win cash prizes by matching some of the winning numbers.The $194 million grand prize is available through two payment options. Winners can choose an annuity that pays the full amount over 30 years through gradually increasing annual installments, or take a lump-sum cash option currently valued at about $86.7 million before taxes. Despite the long odds of roughly 1 in 292.2 million, Powerball remains one of the most popular lottery games in the United States. Tickets are sold in 45 states, along with Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.Several large jackpots have already been awarded in 2026. Winning tickets worth hundreds of millions of dollars were sold in North Carolina, Arkansas, and Delaware earlier this year. Additional drawings in late April and early May also produced shared jackpot winners.With the latest jackpot still up for grabs, excitement continues to build as players await the next drawing and another chance to claim the growing prize.Powerball winning numbers for June 3The winning numbers for June 3 (Wednesday): 14-16-38-55-64 and the Powerball is: 12. The Powerplay was 3X.When is the next Powerball drawing?The next drawing will take place June 6, 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.