Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $301 Million

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Powerball jackpot for the Wednesday, September 30, 2015, drawing has grown to $301 million.

This is the highest estimated value that the Powerball game’s jackpot has reached since it topped out at $500 million last February.

Powerball is a $2 Multi-State game (for an additional $1, players may purchase the Powerplay option which increases lower tier prize amounts) with jackpots that start out at $40 million and drawings are held every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET. Tickets can be purchased at any West Virginia Lottery retailer up until 9:59 p.m. on draw days.