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us-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"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.

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finance-and-business2 years ago•2 min saved

"Powerball Fever Escalates as Jackpot Hits $810M with Winners in N.J."

The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $810 million, making it the fifth-largest in Powerball history and the 10th-largest in U.S. lottery history, with the next drawing set for January 1. The cash value of the prize is estimated at $408.9 million, and the odds of winning remain steep at 1 in 292.2 million. This comes after 34 consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner, with the last grand prize of $1.765 billion won on October 11 in California. Players have the option of an annuitized prize or a lump sum payment, both subject to taxes.

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