Power Play doubles the Georgia winner’s prize to 0,000 as the jackpot grows

Power Play doubles the Georgia winner’s prize to $100,000 as the jackpot grows

A Georgia Powerball player won $100,000 on Power Play; Dozens earned $200 as the jackpot climbed to $88 million.

ATLANTA – The Powerball drawing on Wednesday, December 18th produced no winner as the jackpot for the next drawing on Wednesday, December 20th climbed to $88 million.

While no one won the top prize, a player from Georgia was the big hit with a $100,000 win.

Winning numbers for December 18, 2024

  • White balls: 06, 15, 18, 33, 49
  • Red Powerball:07
  • Power Play Multiplier: 2x

Georgia’s $100,000 winner

A Powerball player from Georgia won a $50,000 prize by matching four white balls and the Powerball. By opting for the Power Play multiplier, they doubled their winnings to $100,000.

Players are reminded to check their tickets carefully and claim prizes within 180 days of the draw date.

Additional pricing breakdown

While Georgia’s $100,000 win stood out, other players across the state secured smaller prizes:

  • Game 4: 9 winners claimed $100 each, while Power Play increased that prize to $200 for 5 winners.
  • Match 3 + Powerball: 33 winners earned $100 each, with Power Play doubling that to $200 for 9 winners.
  • Game 3: 546 winners won $7 each, with 130 boosted to $14 via Power Play.

Next jackpot: $88 million

With no jackpot winner, the top prize for the next drawing on Friday, December 20th has increased to $88 million. The cash option is $38.5 million. Powerball drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 11:00 p.m. ET.

Editor’s Note: This article was created using ChatGPT with information from the Georgia Lottery website and reviewed by an 11Alive digital producer.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *