Los Angeles, California – The owner of Las Palmitas Mini Market, Navor Herrera, was presented with a $1 million check during a press conference with Powerball officials on Thursday morning. This momentous occasion came after the Powerball jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing surged to an impressive $865 million due to no winners in the previous drawings. The winning numbers from the Wednesday night drawing were 57, 60, 46, 66, 37, with the Powerball number being 8 and a Powerplay multiplier of 2X.
This jackpot stands as the fifth-largest in the history of the Powerball game, marking a significant milestone for the popular lottery game. With a momentous sum up for grabs, participants across the nation eagerly awaited the drawing results, hoping to strike it big. If a lucky winner emerges, they face a choice between an immediate lump sum payment of $416.1 million or annuity payments totaling $865 million that increment by 5% annually.
The streak of 36 consecutive drawings without any winners has fueled anticipation and excitement among lottery enthusiasts. Since the last Powerball jackpot win on January 1, the pot has continued to grow, attracting more players seeking to test their luck. Tickets for the Powerball drawing are available for purchase in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with each hopeful contender vying for a chance at the coveted prize.
As the jackpot continues to captivate the nation’s attention, lottery fans eagerly await the next drawing to see if fortune will smile upon a new millionaire. With the odds of winning a prize at 1 in 24.9 and the odds of nabbing the jackpot at 1 in 292.2 million, the stakes are high for participants dreaming of a life-changing win. Stay tuned for the live broadcast of Powerball drawings every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, offering viewers and players alike a chance to witness the excitement unfold.