(Thechieftainspear) – If you grabbed a Powerball ticket for tonight’s draw, it’s time to check if you’re the lucky winner! The jackpot has climbed to $279 million, with a cash payout option of $131.5 million.
Winning Numbers for March 3
Here are tonight’s official Powerball results:
- Main numbers: 18 – 20 – 50 – 52 – 56
- Powerball: 20
- Power Play Multiplier: 2X
How to Watch the Powerball Drawing Live
The Powerball draw takes place three times a week—Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. You can catch it live on the official Powerball website or on local TV stations depending on your state.
Draw times vary by time zone:
- Eastern Time (ET): 10:59 PM
- Central Time (CT): 9:59 PM
- Pacific Time (PT): 8:59 PM
Powerball Ticket Prices & Options
Playing Powerball is easy, with tickets starting at just $2 per play.
- Basic Ticket: $2
- Power Play Option: +$1 (boosts non-jackpot prizes up to 10X)
You can purchase tickets in-store or online, but keep in mind that online purchases may have additional fees.
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Ways to Win Powerball
Powerball offers nine different prize tiers, with fixed payouts except for the jackpot, which grows based on ticket sales. In California, prizes vary due to the state’s pari-mutuel payout system.
Powerball Ticket Sales Deadline
Ticket purchase cut-off times differ by state, so be sure to buy early!
- New Jersey Deadline: 9:59 PM (ET)
- New York Deadline: 10:00 PM (ET)
Check your state lottery’s official website for specific deadlines in your area. Good luck! 🚀
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