The Powerball drawing days are every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. The drawing takes place at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time. The sales cut-off times vary by one to two hours before the drawing, depending on the location. The entry must be made by 7 p.m. on the day of the draw. The Powerball drawings are broadcast live from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee. The drawing is also live-streamed on the Powerball website and may be broadcast on a local television station in your area.