- Winning numbers: 12-28-33-36-54 | Powerball 5 | Power Play 3x
- Estimated $381M jackpot ranks #3 nationwide in 2024
- Ohio player wins $1M; 214k secondary prizes claimed
- Next draw could reach $410M with 1 in 292M odds
The latest Powerball draw has sent waves of anticipation across the nation as players scrambled to check their tickets against the winning combination 12-28-33-36-54 and Powerball 5. Saturday’s $381 million jackpot – up 18% from Wednesday’s rollover – marks the third-largest prize this year, fueling unprecedented ticket sales in 45 participating states.
While no grand prize winner emerged, the Power Play 3x multiplier created 14 new millionaires nationwide. A Cleveland resident struck gold by matching five numbers with Power Play, turning a $3 ticket into $1 million. Lottery officials confirmed over 214,000 secondary prizes totaling $28.7 million, demonstrating Powerball’s tiered winning structure.
Industry analysts note three critical trends driving Powerball mania:
- Jackpots above $300M boost sales by 63% (North American Lottery Association)
- Power Play participation increases non-jackpot winnings by 400% on average
- Midwest states see 22% higher per capita spending than coastal regions
With Wednesday’s estimated $410 million jackpot looming, financial advisors urge responsible play. The odds remain astronomical at 1 in 292.2 million for the grand prize, but as Saturday’s Ohio winner proves, life-changing secondary prizes remain within reach for strategic players.