"Single Michigan Ticket Hits $842.4M Powerball Jackpot; $1.2M Prize Sold in California"

The first Powerball drawing of 2024 resulted in a single ticket winner from Michigan, with the jackpot reaching $842.4 million, surpassing the initial estimate of $810 million. The winning numbers were 12, 21, 42, 44, 49, and a Powerball of 1. This jackpot ranks as the fifth-largest for Powerball and the tenth-largest in U.S. lottery history. The winner has the choice between an annuitized prize or a lump sum payment, both subject to taxes. This win marks the end of a series of 34 drawings without a jackpot winner since October 11, 2023.