The exciting game of Powerball has reached an impressive milestone this year, with the jackpot surpassing a staggering $900 million for the first time.
Anticipation grows as the estimated prize for Saturday’s next drawing rises to $935 million, ranking as the fifth largest in Powerball history. With a cash value of $449.7 million, this jackpot is undoubtedly a life-changing opportunity.
The accumulation of the jackpot occurred following the lack of winners who matched all six numbers in the last drawing: the white balls 37, 46, 57, 60, 66 and the red Powerball 8, with a Power Play multiplier of 2X.
Powerball distributed several prizes
Although the grand prize is still up for grabs, Wednesday’s Powerball drawing turned out to be a lucky one for more than 1.7 million tickets, which won prizes.
According to official information from the webhighlights three tickets that matched five white balls, taking home $1 million each, sold in Arizona, Pennsylvania and Texas.
The drawing also awarded 44 $50,000 prizes and seven $100,000 prizes, adding more excitement to the already electrifying Powerball atmosphere.
What happens if I win the Powerball jackpot?
The next round to try to win the coveted Powerball jackpot is this Saturday night. The lucky winner will have the difficult decision of choosing between an annualized prize of $935 million or a one-time payment of $449.7 million, both before taxes. By opting for the annuity, the winner would receive an initial payment followed by 29 annual payments increased by 5% each year.
This record jackpot is the first to exceed $900 million this year, with the last Powerball® jackpot won on January 1, 2024, with a prize of $842.4 million in Michigan. Since then, the jackpot has grown for 37 consecutive drawings without a winner, and Saturday’s drawing will mark the 38th attempt to break this streak.
Where to buy Powerball tickets?
Powerball tickets are available for $2 per play and can be purchased in 45 states. This game not only offers the chance to win life-changing sums of money, but it also keeps players guessing with every draw. Will this Saturday be when someone finally claims the monumental Powerball® jackpot?
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