The Powerball jackpot rises to $1.04 billion after no players hit it big Saturday night. The numbers drawn were 19-30-37-44-46 and red Powerball 22. This Powerball jackpot prize is the world’s ninth-largest of all time.
Powerball Jackpot Winner Updates
According to an article by The Associated Press, the Powerball jackpot rose to $1.04 billion after no players matched all six numbers in Saturday’s drawing. The numbers were 19-30-37-44-46 and red Powerball 22 in Saturday’s drawing. The Powerball jackpot for the next drawing tonight will remain the world’s ninth-largest lottery prize of all time.
The $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot is for a sole winner who opts for payment through an annuity, doled out over 30 years. The winners almost take the cash option, which today’s drawing would be an estimated $478.2 million. Those lottery prizes would be subject to federal taxes. The Powerball jackpot rose $1.04 billion because there have been 30 consecutive drawings without a winner since July 19.
The largest Powerball jackpot was a $2.04 billion prize hit by a player in California in November 2022. In most states, a Powerball ticket costs $2. Then, players can select their numbers. Powerball is played in 45 states of the United States. The Powerball jackpot prizes will become ever larger as they repeatedly roll over when no one wins. You still have a chance to win the Powerball jackpot prize just buy a ticket that costs $2.
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