Portland, Oregon – A record-breaking $1.33 billion Powerball jackpot-winning ticket was sold in Oregon after delays in Saturday night’s drawing due to necessary pre-draw procedures. The participating state lottery cited the need for additional time to ensure the security and integrity of the Powerball game by verifying every ticket against multiple computer systems before the numbers were drawn.
The drawing, originally scheduled for 11 p.m., took place around 2:30 a.m. Sunday morning, revealing the winning numbers as 22, 27, 44, 52, 69, and the red Powerball 9. This massive jackpot marks the 41st drawing in the current streak and ties the record for the longest streak without a winner, with the last jackpot won on January 1 in Michigan, totaling $842.4 million.
Despite the staggering amount of money up for grabs, the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot remain slim at 1 in 292.2 million. The $1.3 billion jackpot is now the fourth-largest in Powerball history and the eighth-largest overall when considering Mega Millions jackpots. Winners have the option of choosing between a lump-sum payment of $608.9 million or annual payments of $1.3 billion over 30 years, both pre-tax.
Powerball tickets are available for purchase in 45 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with the next drawing scheduled for Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET. The excitement surrounding this enormous jackpot has captured the attention of millions across the country, eager to see if their lucky numbers will change their lives forever.