Lottery players across multiple states are eagerly anticipating the next Powerball drawing after Monday night’s jackpot rolled over to an estimated $1.09 billion. This staggering figure comes after no tickets matched the winning numbers during the recent drawing. The winning numbers for that night were 19, 24, 40, 42, 56, with a red Powerball number of 23, and a Power Play of 2X.
Although the jackpot remained unclaimed, six lucky players from different states managed to match all five white balls correctly, winning $1 million each. Winners typically have the option to choose between the cash payout or an annuity option, with the cash payout for this jackpot standing at $527.3 million. The next drawing is set to take place on Wednesday night, with drawings for the Powerball held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
The current jackpot of $1.09 billion marks the fourth-largest potential prize in the history of the Powerball game. This massive sum has attracted widespread attention and increased ticket sales as hopeful participants try their luck to secure the grand prize. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are calculated at one in 292.2 million, making it a highly coveted win for any fortunate ticket holder.
Previously, the jackpot was last claimed on Jan. 1, when a player from Michigan secured the $842.4 million grand prize. As the anticipation grows for the next drawing, players from 45 states, in addition to Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, are eagerly awaiting their chance at striking it rich. With over half of the proceeds from ticket sales allocated back to the jurisdictions where they were sold, the Powerball game continues to attract a wide array of participants seeking their shot at a life-changing win.