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lottery22 days ago

Powerball Jackpot Rises to $1.7B with Recent Winning Numbers and Big Prizes

The Powerball jackpot for Christmas Eve is estimated at $1.7 billion, making it the fourth largest in U.S. lottery history, after no winners in the previous draw and a record-breaking jackpot of $1.6 billion. The game has seen back-to-back jackpots exceeding $1 billion for only the second time, with the last jackpot won in September 2025. The odds of winning are 1 in 292.2 million, and the jackpot can be claimed as a lump sum or annuity.

lottery29 days ago

Powerball Jackpot Reaches $1.14 Billion with Winning Numbers Announced

The winning numbers for the $1.14 billion Powerball jackpot were drawn, but it is unclear if there are any winners. The jackpot is the sixth-largest in Powerball history, with the option for winners to take a lump sum of approximately $503.4 million or an annuity. Several smaller prizes were claimed, and the odds of winning the jackpot are extremely low due to game changes made in 2015.

lottery4 months ago

Powerball Jackpot Soars to $1.8 Billion for Saturday's Drawing

The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $1.8 billion, with winning numbers 11, 23, 44, 61, 62 and Powerball 17. The cash value is approximately $826.4 million, and it is the second-largest jackpot in Powerball history. No recent winners have claimed the jackpot, which has rolled over after no tickets matched the previous $1.4 billion prize. Drawings occur three times a week, and players are encouraged to play responsibly.

us2 years ago

Powerball jackpot soars to record-breaking $1.55 billion

The Powerball jackpot has reached $1.55 billion after no winner was announced in Saturday's drawing, making it the fourth-largest lottery prize in Powerball history. This is the first time in Powerball history that two consecutive jackpots have surpassed the billion-dollar mark. The odds of winning the jackpot are one in 292.2 million, and tickets are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.