Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $195.5 Million: February 19

Powerball Numbers feb 12, 2025

Key Takeaways:

  • The Powerball drawing on February 12, 2025, concluded without a jackpot winner, elevating the prize to an estimated $172 million for the subsequent draw.
  • The numbers drawn were 21, 32, 36, 45, 49, with a Powerball of 18 and a Power Play multiplier of 2x.
  • A ticket in Mississippi matched five numbers with the Power Play option, securing a $2 million prize.

Powerball Drawing Summary: February 12, 2025

The recent Powerball drawing did not yield a jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 21, 32, 36, 45, and 49, with the Powerball number being 18. The Power Play multiplier was 2x.

Prize Distribution

While the jackpot remained unclaimed, there were significant winners in other categories:

  • Match 5 + Power Play: One ticket in Mississippi matched all five white balls and opted for the Power Play, resulting in a $2 million prize.
  • Match 4 + Powerball: Twelve tickets matched four white balls plus the Powerball, each winning $50,000.
  • Match 4: Two hundred ten tickets matched four white balls, with each ticket winning $100.

Upcoming Jackpot

With no jackpot winner in this draw, the estimated jackpot for the next Powerball drawing on Saturday, February 15, 2025, has risen to $172 million, with a cash option of approximately $79.7 million.

Understanding Power Play

The Power Play feature allows players to multiply their non-jackpot winnings by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or 10x, depending on the multiplier drawn. In this drawing, the 2x multiplier was selected, doubling the prizes for players who opted for Power Play. Notably, the Match 5 prize is always doubled to $2 million when Power Play is chosen, regardless of the multiplier.

Recent Trends

The Powerball lottery has experienced a series of rollovers in recent weeks, leading to the growing jackpot. The last jackpot win occurred on January 18, 2025, with a prize of $328.5 million. Since then, multiple drawings have passed without a grand prize winner, contributing to the current jackpot size.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot?

A: The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are approximately 1 in 292 million. These odds remain consistent for each drawing.

Q: How does the Power Play option work?

A: For an additional $1 per play, the Power Play option multiplies non-jackpot prizes by the selected multiplier (2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or 10x). The Match 5 prize is capped at $2 million when Power Play is chosen.

Q: When are Powerball drawings held?

A: Powerball drawings occur three times a week, on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 PM Eastern Time.

Q: How can I claim my Powerball winnings?

A: Prize claim procedures vary by jurisdiction. Winners are advised to consult their state’s lottery authority for specific instructions on claiming prizes.

Q: What happens if no one wins the jackpot?

A: If the jackpot is not won, it rolls over to the next drawing, increasing in value until a winner is determined.

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