Powerball Hits $1.3 Billion With Shocking Odds To Win

Tonight’s historic Powerball jackpot is a jaw-dropping $1.3 billion. That makes it the fifth-largest prize in Powerball history, according to the Arizona Lottery.

Before you start mentally splurging on a private island and a pet tiger, let's take a look at the real odds of that money landing in your bank account. Spoiler alert: they’re not in your favor. (But hey, we can still dream!)

What Are the Odds of Winning the Powerball?

According to the Arizona Lottery's official Powerball page, your odds of winning the jackpot are a remote 1 in 292,201,338.

To be clear, that's two hundred ninety-two million, two hundred one thousand, three hundred thirty-eight. (I can't even say that number without help, much less wrap my mind around it!)

There are 4 Mega Millions Winners in Arizona-Are You One of Them?

What Things Have Better Odds Than Winning the Powerball?

• Odds of being struck by lightning twice: 1 in 19 million
• Odds of becoming the President of the United States: 1 in 32.6 million
• Odds of being eaten by a shark: 1 in 264 million
• Odds of winning the Powerball: Yep, still 1 in 292 million

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What are the Odds of Winning a Smaller Powerball Prize?

Your odds of winning a smaller prize improve slightly. Honestly, the first two prizes on this list are nothing to scoff at! They still pay out serious money if you win!

• Your odds of matching five white balls: 1 in 11.7 million (pays $1 million)
• Your odds of matching four + the Powerball: 1 in 913,129 (pays $50,000)
• Your odds of matching just the Powerball number: 1 in 38 (pays $4)

Here's a list of UNCLAIMED lottery winners: Why Are Millions In Arizona Lottery Prizes Left Unclaimed?

When is the Powerball Drawing in Arizona?

Okay, that last one isn't a lot, at least it covers the cost of a couple of tickets. Grab your tickets by 6:59 pm Mountain Time in Arizona. The Powerball drawing is tonight at 7:59 pm.