(United Latest News)- The astronomical Powerball prize surged once more, reaching a staggering $1 billion, as the latest drawing failed to produce a winning ticket.
No Winning Tickets In Monday’s Draw
- None of the tickets for Monday’s draw matched the following numbers: 5, 8, 9, 17, 41, along with the red Powerball number 21.
- At that point, the jackpot had already reached an impressive $900 million.
Winning Numbers Mon, Jul 17, 2023
History in the Making
For Wednesday’s upcoming draw, the projected jackpot would stand as the seventh highest ever witnessed in the history of the United States lottery and the third-largest for Powerball specifically. Participants have the option to claim their winnings either as a $1 billion sum, paid out in yearly installments, or as a single lump sum of $516.8 million before tax deductions.
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Did Anyone Win The Powerball
In the recent Powerball drawing held on Monday, luck eluded all participants as there was no winner to claim the coveted jackpot. The absence of a victor resulted in the grand prize soaring to a staggering $1 billion, a truly eye-watering amount. With such an astronomical sum up for grabs, excitement and anticipation continue to build as hopeful players across the nation eagerly await the next drawing. As the Powerball continues to captivate the nation, millions of people from 45 states, along with residents of Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, are enticed by the prospect of becoming a billionaire overnight. All eyes are now set on the forthcoming draw to see if fortune will finally smile upon someone.
Fortunate Winners
Three fortunate individuals managed to secure $2 million by matching all five numbers and employing the Power Play feature, according to lottery officials. These winning tickets were sold in Arkansas, Georgia, and Texas.
Additionally, five people claimed $1 million each by matching all five numbers accurately. The winning tickets for this category were sold in Connecticut, Florida, Kentucky, New York, and Pennsylvania.
The Elusive Jackpot
The game’s odds are nothing short of abysmal, sitting at a mere 1 in 292.2 million, deliberately set to create substantial prizes that entice a larger player base. The most substantial Powerball jackpot recorded thus far occurred in November last year, reaching a staggering $2.04 billion.
As of April 19, the last time an individual secured the Powerball jackpot, the top prize amounted to nearly $253 million. Since then, a grand prize has eluded participants through 38 consecutive draws. As no one has yet claimed the jackpot, it continues to grow until an eventual winner emerges.
Available to Many
The Powerball lottery is open to players in 45 states throughout the United States, as well as in Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Please note that the article has been updated to clarify that the jackpot for the forthcoming Wednesday draw would rank as the seventh highest in the history of U.S. lotteries. Furthermore, there was an update regarding the red Powerball number, which is 21.
