For the third consecutive Powerball draw, Puerto Rico has won prizes from the popular US lottery. According to the official Powerball website, a $50,000 prize was awarded on the island through a Double Play entry. The winning numbers were 3, 11, 20, 31, and 65, with a red ball of 5.
In addition to the $50,000 prize, several $500 prizes were also won in Puerto Rico. With no winner of the major prize, the Powerball jackpot increased to $348 million, with a cash option estimated at $157.7 million. This is the third time in recent draws that Puerto Rico has won a significant prize, following a $50,000 prize on Monday and a $100,000 prize in Isabela on Saturday.
The next Powerball draw will take place on Wednesday, and winners have 180 days to claim their prizes. The Powerball is played in 45 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.