Powerball Jackpot Hits $133M: Monday, March 23 Drawing Looms
The Powerball jackpot climbed to $133 million ahead of Monday’s drawing on March 23. Filmogaz.com reports the estimated cash value at $60.3 million.
Powerball Jackpot Hits $133M: Monday, March 23 Drawing Looms was the headline as players prepared for the evening draw. Officials confirmed a 10x Power Play multiplier for this drawing.
March 23 winning numbers
The winning numbers for the March 23 drawing were 12, 18, 47, 56 and 63. The Powerball was 1. The Power Play multiplier was 10x.
Odds and historical context
The odds of hitting the jackpot are roughly 1 in 292.2 million. The overall odds of winning any prize sit near 1 in 25.
Since Powerball began in 1992, there have been nearly 200 jackpot winners. Several Midwestern and Northeastern states rank high in total wins.
States with the most winners
- Indiana
- Missouri
- Minnesota
- Pennsylvania
- Wisconsin
Recent big winners
The most recent jackpot win before March 23 occurred on March 2. A ticket sold in Arkansas captured a $251 million prize.
How to play
Powerball tickets cost $2 per play. They are available in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Players choose five white balls from 1 to 69. The red Powerball ranges from 1 to 26. Matching all six numbers wins the jackpot.
Options and add-ons
- Power Play costs $1 and boosts non-jackpot prizes.
- Multipliers available are 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, and 10x.
- Quick Pick lets the computer select numbers for you.
Where and who can play
Tickets can be bought at convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores. Some jurisdictions allow online purchases.
Players need only meet the local minimum age, typically 18. U.S. citizenship or residency is not required to buy tickets.
Top Powerball jackpots
- $2.040 billion — Nov. 7, 2022 (California)
- $1.817 billion — Dec. 24, 2025 (Arkansas)
- $1.787 billion — Sept. 6, 2025 (Missouri and Texas)
- $1.765 billion — Oct. 11, 2023 (California)
- $1.586 billion — Jan. 13, 2016 (California, Florida, Tennessee)
- $1.326 billion — April 6, 2024 (Oregon)
- $1.080 billion — July 19, 2023 (California)
- $842.4 million — Jan. 1, 2024 (Michigan)
- $768.4 million — Mar. 27, 2019 (Wisconsin)
- $758.7 million — Aug. 23, 2017 (Massachusetts)
Taxes and payouts
Winnings face federal and possibly state taxes. A large prize, such as $935 million, would result in substantial tax obligations.
Winners can usually choose a lump-sum cash option or an annuity paid over years. Each choice affects the after-tax total.
Drawing schedule and rollovers
Powerball drawings are held Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights. If no ticket matches all numbers, the jackpot grows.
For coverage and updates, Filmogaz.com will follow developments related to the March 23 drawing and future jackpots.
