Powerball jackpot prize has now grown in approximately $638 million.
The Powerball jackpot prize increases to $638 million in anticipation of the upcoming drawing. (Photo: Marca.com)
Powerball Jackpot Prize Soars to $638 Million
The Tennessean – The Powerball jackpot prize continues to elude eager ticket holders. The Saturday night drawing came and went without a jackpot winner, and now, as we gear up for Monday night’s draw, the jackpot has reached an astonishing $638 million, with a cash value of $304.2 million. This makes it the 10th largest Powerball jackpot in history, according to Powerball.
2023 has been a year of jaw-dropping Powerball jackpot prizes. This latest jackpot is the third-largest of the year, trailing only behind a $754.6 million win in Washington on February 6 and an incredible $1.08 billion jackpot won in California on July 19.
The latest Powerball drawing on Monday, September 18, revealed the winning numbers: 2, 21, 26, 40, 42, with the red Powerball being 9. The Power Play multiplier for this draw was 3X. As the excitement builds, remember that your ticket holds the potential to change your life forever. So, don’t miss out on your chance to be a part of Powerball’s lucky club!
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Powerball Jackpot Prize Options
Based on the article of Kron 4, for potential Powerball jackpot prize winners, the choice between a 29-year annuity or a lump sum payout lies ahead but as of now, there’s no winner. Powerball tickets, priced at $2 each, are available in 45 states, along with the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Drawings occur three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, at 10:59 p.m. ET. The odds of winning any prize are 1 in 24.9, with a 1 in 292.2 million chance at hitting the Powerball jackpot.
Meanwhile, two colossal jackpots—$1.08 billion in Powerball from this summer and a record $1.602 billion Mega Millions prize from Florida last month—remain unclaimed, adding to the intrigue of these life-changing lottery games.
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