The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $302 million for the June 20 drawing after no player matched all six numbers in Wednesday evening’s drawing. With the top prize remaining unclaimed, excitement is building once again as lottery players across the United States prepare for another chance at a massive payout. The next winner will have two options for receiving the prize. The first is the annuity option, which provides the full estimated $302 million amount through yearly payments spread over 30 years. The second choice is a lump-sum cash option currently valued at approximately $135.3 million before taxes are deducted.Even though the chances of hitting the jackpot remain extremely small, with odds standing at about 1 in 292.2 million, Powerball continues to attract millions of participants nationwide. Tickets are available in most US states as well as Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.Interest in lottery games has stayed high throughout 2026 thanks to several major jackpot wins earlier in the year. In January, a player from North Carolina won a $209.3 million prize. March brought another huge payout when a winning ticket in Arkansas landed a $250.8 million jackpot. In April, a Delaware ticket holder claimed a prize worth $231 million.Along with these headline-making wins, additional shared jackpots and substantial prizes awarded during May have kept excitement levels high among players.With no jackpot winner in the latest draw, the prize amount is expected to continue rising in the coming drawings. Large rollovers often bring greater attention to the game, as increasing jackpots typically encourage more people to buy tickets in hopes of turning a small purchase into a life-changing reward.Powerball winning numbers for June 17The winning numbers for June 17 (Wednesday): 03-26-49-53-61 and the Powerball is: 12. The Powerplay was 2X.When is the next Powerball drawing?The next drawing will take place June 20, 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.