The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $225 million for the drawing on June 8, following no winners in the previous drawing. Players are reminded to check their tickets, as many smaller prizes are awarded. The jackpot offers two payout options: a lump sum of about $100.3 million or an annuity paid over 30 years. The winning numbers for this drawing were 03-24-34-43-49 with the Powerball being 20. Powerball is played in 45 states, as well as Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. The next drawing is scheduled for June 10, and players are encouraged to purchase tickets ahead of time, as deadlines vary by state. Various prize tiers exist for matching fewer numbers, ranging from $4 for matching just the Powerball to $1 million for matching all five white balls. The game continues to attract millions of players despite the odds of winning the jackpot being about 1 in 292.2 million.