Overview

• The winning numbers for the May 17 Powerball drawing were 7, 34, 40, 42, 52, with a Powerball of 15 and Power Play multiplier of 2x.
• The jackpot for the May 17 drawing was $125 million, offering a lump-sum cash payout option of $56.2 million before taxes.
• After no grand-prize winner on May 17, the jackpot has increased to an estimated $134 million for the next drawing on May 19 at 10:59 p.m. ET.
• Powerball tickets cost $2, with odds of winning the jackpot at 1 in 292.2 million; Power Play and Double Play options are available for additional prizes.
• Tickets can be purchased at retail locations or online through platforms like Jackpocket in participating jurisdictions.