Powerball Lottery Results for Monday, February 2: Numbers and Prizes in the U.S.

Powerball is undoubtedly the most coveted lottery in the United States, and the results from the drawing on Monday, February 2, confirmed once again why millions of people participate in its draws. With a jackpot of $65 million (cash option of $19.4 million), this Monday’s drawing created a new opportunity for the lucky to change their lives.

The winning combination of the Powerball draw

The numbers drawn on Monday, February 2, were: 60, 65, 03, 08, 31, and the red Powerball 04. Anyone who matched all six numbers wins the $65 million jackpot. However, there is an option to receive the prize in a single immediate cash payment, which reduces the amount to $29.4 million in exchange for giving up annual installment payments.

To participate in Powerball, players must select five numbers from 1 to 69 (white balls) and one additional number from 1 to 26 (the red Powerball). If all selections match the drawn numbers, the grand prize is awarded. If multiple winners match the full combination, the jackpot is divided among them.

Payment options and claim deadlines

Prize winners have between 180 and 365 days to claim their prize, depending on the state where the ticket was purchased. The prize can be claimed in two ways: in a single payment or through 30 payments, with the first being immediate and the remaining 29 paid annually. Although the single payment option is more attractive to many winners due to its immediacy, the amount received is significantly less than the annual payout plan.

If a winner does not claim their prize within the specified period, the money will be distributed according to each state’s laws, typically allocated to educational programs or social benefit initiatives.

Prize structure and payout levels

In addition to the jackpot, Powerball offers multiple prize levels for those who match part of the combination:

• Six numbers + Powerball: jackpot
• Five numbers: $1,000,000 (multiplied up to x10 with Power Play)
• Four numbers + Powerball: $50,000
• Four numbers: $100
• Three numbers + Powerball: $100
• Three numbers: $7
• Two numbers + Powerball: $7
• One number + Powerball: $4
• Powerball only: $4

The historical evolution of Powerball and the Edwin Castro case

The current Powerball results are the product of a long history that began in 1988 under the name Lotto America. In 1992, it adopted the Powerball name we know today, and in 2017, it underwent significant format changes. The x10 multiplier (Power Play) was added later in 2015, further increasing winning options for players.

One of the most notable cases in Powerball history occurred in late 2022, when Edwin Castro won the record-breaking $2.040 billion with a ticket purchased in California. His victory sparked a lengthy legal battle: José Rivera filed a lawsuit claiming that his winning ticket had been stolen. However, in early October 2024, the judge ruled in favor of Castro, dismissing Rivera’s claim. This ruling allowed Castro to finally receive his well-deserved prize after months of legal uncertainty.